Librarian Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$32.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,113/year ($4,426/month) for a single filer
Hawaii ranks 19th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 300 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $68,270 a year — though pay ranges from $51,280 for newcomers to $97,760 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $68,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 300 Librarian jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Librarian salary of $68,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,113 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $68,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,189 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,223 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$3,745 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,113 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,426 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Hawaii?
- The median Librarian salary in Hawaii is $68,270 per year ($32.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,290 and $82,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $68,270, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $53,113 per year ($4,426 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 300 Librarian jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.