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Librarian Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$27.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,787/year ($3,816/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 45th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 1,490 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $56,800 a year — though pay ranges from $31,640 for newcomers to $73,210 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $73,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,490 Librarian jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Librarian salary of $56,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,787 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $56,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,636 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,345 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$2,031 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,787 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,816 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Arkansas?
- The median Librarian salary in Arkansas is $56,800 per year ($27.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,920 and $63,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $56,800, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $45,787 per year ($3,816 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 1,490 Librarian jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.