Librarian Salary in Alaska (2026)
$37.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,273/year ($5,356/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 7th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 350 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $78,810 a year — though pay ranges from $48,760 for newcomers to $98,530 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 350 Librarian jobs in Alaska (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Librarian salary of $78,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $64,273 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $78,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,508 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,029 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,273 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,356 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Alaska?
- The median Librarian salary in Alaska is $78,810 per year ($37.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,440 and $97,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $78,810, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $64,273 per year ($5,356 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 350 Librarian jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.