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Librarian Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$37.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,156/year ($5,013/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 9th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 4,980 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $78,540 a year — though pay ranges from $50,260 for newcomers to $109,060 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $109,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,980 Librarian jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Librarian salary of $78,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,156 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $78,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,449 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,008 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,927 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,156 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,013 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Massachusetts?
- The median Librarian salary in Massachusetts is $78,540 per year ($37.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,550 and $97,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $78,540, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $60,156 per year ($5,013 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 4,980 Librarian jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.