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Librarian Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$31.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,286/year ($4,357/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 22nd of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 1,980 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $65,200 a year — though pay ranges from $45,950 for newcomers to $85,190 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,980 Librarian jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Librarian salary of $65,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,286 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $65,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,644 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,988 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$2,282 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,286 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,357 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Kentucky?
- The median Librarian salary in Kentucky is $65,200 per year ($31.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,020 and $76,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $65,200, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $52,286 per year ($4,357 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 1,980 Librarian jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.