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Librarian Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$29.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,468/year ($4,122/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 36th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 2,130 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $60,650 a year — though pay ranges from $46,800 for newcomers to $78,240 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,130 Librarian jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Librarian salary of $60,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,468 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $60,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,098 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,640 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,445 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,468 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,122 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Louisiana?
- The median Librarian salary in Louisiana is $60,650 per year ($29.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,630 and $64,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $60,650, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $49,468 per year ($4,122 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 2,130 Librarian jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.