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Librarian Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$29.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,069/year ($4,339/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 33rd of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 2,540 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $62,090 a year — though pay ranges from $36,860 for newcomers to $80,140 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,540 Librarian jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Librarian salary of $62,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $52,069 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $62,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,271 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,750 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,069 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,339 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Tennessee?
- The median Librarian salary in Tennessee is $62,090 per year ($29.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,330 and $74,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $62,090, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $52,069 per year ($4,339 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 2,540 Librarian jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.