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Librarian Salary in Arizona (2026)
$29.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,682/year ($4,140/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 38th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 1,990 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $60,500 a year — though pay ranges from $35,730 for newcomers to $96,490 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,990 Librarian jobs in Arizona (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Librarian salary of $60,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,682 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $60,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,080 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,628 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,110 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,682 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,140 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Arizona?
- The median Librarian salary in Arizona is $60,500 per year ($29.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,550 and $75,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $60,500, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $49,682 per year ($4,140 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 1,990 Librarian jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.