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Librarian Salary in Indiana (2026)
$25.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,589/year ($3,632/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 48th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 25% below the national average. Of the 1,920 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $53,500 a year — though pay ranges from $32,520 for newcomers to $79,300 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,920 Librarian jobs in Indiana (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Librarian salary of $53,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $43,589 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $53,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,240 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,093 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,578 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,589 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,632 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Indiana?
- The median Librarian salary in Indiana is $53,500 per year ($25.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,120 and $65,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $53,500, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $43,589 per year ($3,632 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 1,920 Librarian jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.