Librarian Salary in Idaho (2026)
$26.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,658/year ($3,638/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 46th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 650 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $54,130 a year — though pay ranges from $35,940 for newcomers to $90,950 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $90,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 650 Librarian jobs in Idaho (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Librarian salary of $54,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,658 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $54,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,316 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,141 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$2,016 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,658 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,638 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Idaho?
- The median Librarian salary in Idaho is $54,130 per year ($26.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,000 and $70,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $54,130, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $43,658 per year ($3,638 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 650 Librarian jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.