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Librarian Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$30.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,650/year ($4,221/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 31st of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 580 Librarian jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $62,530 a year — though pay ranges from $41,600 for newcomers to $97,490 at the top.
Librarian pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 580 Librarian jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Librarian salary of $62,530 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,650 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $62,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,324 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,784 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$1,773 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,650 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,221 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in New Mexico?
- The median Librarian salary in New Mexico is $62,530 per year ($30.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,440 and $75,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $62,530, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $50,650 per year ($4,221 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 580 Librarian jobs in New Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico.