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Librarian Salary in Michigan (2026)
$28.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,848/year ($3,987/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 39th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 3,940 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $60,010 a year — though pay ranges from $39,450 for newcomers to $89,750 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,940 Librarian jobs in Michigan (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Librarian salary of $60,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,848 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $60,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,021 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,591 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,550 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,848 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,987 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Michigan?
- The median Librarian salary in Michigan is $60,010 per year ($28.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,780 and $76,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $60,010, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $47,848 per year ($3,987 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 3,940 Librarian jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.