Librarian Salary in Maine (2026)
$28.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,825/year ($3,902/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 40th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 780 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $59,540 a year — though pay ranges from $36,580 for newcomers to $83,640 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 780 Librarian jobs in Maine (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Librarian salary of $59,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,825 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $59,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,965 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,555 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,195 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,825 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,902 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Maine?
- The median Librarian salary in Maine is $59,540 per year ($28.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,200 and $73,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Maine?
- On the median salary of $59,540, a single filer in Maine takes home about $46,825 per year ($3,902 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 780 Librarian jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.