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Librarian Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$30.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,774/year ($4,231/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 27th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 5,050 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $62,880 a year — though pay ranges from $37,240 for newcomers to $98,490 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,050 Librarian jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Librarian salary of $62,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,774 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $62,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,366 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,810 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,930 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,774 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,231 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Librarian salary in Pennsylvania is $62,880 per year ($30.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,990 and $81,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $62,880, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $50,774 per year ($4,231 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 5,050 Librarian jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.