Librarian Salary in Ohio (2026)
$29.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,945/year ($4,162/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 37th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 4,820 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $60,630 a year — though pay ranges from $39,710 for newcomers to $92,900 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,820 Librarian jobs in Ohio (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Librarian salary of $60,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,945 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $60,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,096 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,638 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$951 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,945 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,162 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Ohio?
- The median Librarian salary in Ohio is $60,630 per year ($29.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,740 and $76,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $60,630, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $49,945 per year ($4,162 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 4,820 Librarian jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.