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Librarian Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$37.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,102/year ($5,092/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 10th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 4,100 Librarian jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $78,380 a year — though pay ranges from $56,320 for newcomers to $107,050 at the top.
Librarian pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $107,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,100 Librarian jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Librarian salary of $78,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,102 — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
| Gross (median) | $78,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,414 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,996 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,868 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,102 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,092 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in New Jersey?
- The median Librarian salary in New Jersey is $78,380 per year ($37.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,900 and $99,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $78,380, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $61,102 per year ($5,092 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 4,100 Librarian jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.