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Librarian Salary in Montana (2026)
$30.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,252/year ($4,271/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 25th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 640 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $63,870 a year — though pay ranges from $40,750 for newcomers to $84,440 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 640 Librarian jobs in Montana (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Librarian salary of $63,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,252 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $63,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,484 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,886 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,248 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,252 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,271 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Montana?
- The median Librarian salary in Montana is $63,870 per year ($30.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,180 and $78,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Montana?
- On the median salary of $63,870, a single filer in Montana takes home about $51,252 per year ($4,271 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 640 Librarian jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.