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Librarian Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$38.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,948/year ($5,079/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 6th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 2,550 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $79,210 a year — though pay ranges from $50,340 for newcomers to $116,720 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $116,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,550 Librarian jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Librarian salary of $79,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,948 — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
| Gross (median) | $79,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,596 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,060 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,607 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,948 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,079 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Connecticut?
- The median Librarian salary in Connecticut is $79,210 per year ($38.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,050 and $99,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $79,210, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $60,948 per year ($5,079 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 2,550 Librarian jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.