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Librarian Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$30.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,441/year ($4,287/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 24th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 1,200 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $64,060 a year — though pay ranges from $33,820 for newcomers to $92,860 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,200 Librarian jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Librarian salary of $64,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,441 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $64,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,507 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,901 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,211 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,441 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,287 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Nebraska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Nebraska?
- The median Librarian salary in Nebraska is $64,060 per year ($30.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,620 and $77,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $64,060, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $51,441 per year ($4,287 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,200 Librarian jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.