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Librarian Salary in Maryland (2026)
$42.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,144/year ($5,595/month) for a single filer
Maryland is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Librarians (4th of 51), with a median about 25% above the national average. Of the 3,220 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $88,570 a year — though pay ranges from $57,380 for newcomers to $123,910 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $68,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $88,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,220 Librarian jobs in Maryland (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Librarian salary of $88,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $67,144 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $88,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,655 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,776 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,995 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,144 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,595 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Maryland?
- The median Librarian salary in Maryland is $88,570 per year ($42.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $68,350 and $105,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $88,570, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $67,144 per year ($5,595 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 3,220 Librarian jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.