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Librarian Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$27.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,595/year ($3,883/month) for a single filer
Oklahoma ranks 43rd of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 1,820 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Oklahoma, the typical worker earns $58,180 a year — though pay ranges from $32,350 for newcomers to $82,650 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,820 Librarian jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Librarian salary of $58,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,595 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,802 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,451 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$2,332 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,595 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,883 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oklahoma paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Oklahoma?
- The median Librarian salary in Oklahoma is $58,180 per year ($27.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,040 and $64,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $58,180, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $46,595 per year ($3,883 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 1,820 Librarian jobs in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.