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Librarian Salary in Virginia (2026)
$37.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,610/year ($4,968/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 14th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 4,590 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $77,430 a year — though pay ranges from $48,510 for newcomers to $107,600 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $107,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,590 Librarian jobs in Virginia (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Librarian salary of $77,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,610 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $77,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,205 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,923 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$3,692 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,610 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,968 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Virginia?
- The median Librarian salary in Virginia is $77,430 per year ($37.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,770 and $94,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $77,430, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $59,610 per year ($4,968 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 4,590 Librarian jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.