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Librarian Salary in Missouri (2026)
$28.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,524/year ($3,960/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 41st of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 2,970 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $58,700 a year — though pay ranges from $34,510 for newcomers to $86,850 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,970 Librarian jobs in Missouri (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Librarian salary of $58,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,524 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $58,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,864 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,491 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,822 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,524 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,960 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Missouri?
- The median Librarian salary in Missouri is $58,700 per year ($28.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,790 and $73,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $58,700, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $47,524 per year ($3,960 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 2,970 Librarian jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.