Librarian Salary in Texas (2026)
$34.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,384/year ($4,949/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 18th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 9,150 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $71,860 a year — though pay ranges from $49,240 for newcomers to $100,790 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $71,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,150 Librarian jobs in Texas (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Librarian salary of $71,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $59,384 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $71,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,979 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,497 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,384 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,949 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Texas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Texas?
- The median Librarian salary in Texas is $71,860 per year ($34.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,260 and $81,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Texas?
- On the median salary of $71,860, a single filer in Texas takes home about $59,384 per year ($4,949 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 9,150 Librarian jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.