Librarian Salary in Nevada (2026)
$40.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $68,304/year ($5,692/month) for a single filer
Nevada is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Librarians (5th of 51), with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 610 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $84,540 a year — though pay ranges from $56,310 for newcomers to $102,940 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 610 Librarian jobs in Nevada (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Librarian salary of $84,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $68,304 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $84,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,769 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,467 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,304 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,692 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Nevada?
- The median Librarian salary in Nevada is $84,540 per year ($40.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,670 and $95,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $84,540, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $68,304 per year ($5,692 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 610 Librarian jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.