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Librarian Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$27.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,677/year ($3,806/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 44th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 1,060 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $56,970 a year — though pay ranges from $29,340 for newcomers to $68,970 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $68,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,060 Librarian jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Librarian salary of $56,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,677 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $56,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,656 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,358 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$2,279 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,677 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,806 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Mississippi?
- The median Librarian salary in Mississippi is $56,970 per year ($27.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,250 and $62,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $56,970, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $45,677 per year ($3,806 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 1,060 Librarian jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.