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Librarian Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$32.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,672/year ($4,473/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 21st of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 2,450 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $66,870 a year — though pay ranges from $46,350 for newcomers to $85,970 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,450 Librarian jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Librarian salary of $66,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,672 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $66,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,881 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,116 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$2,201 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,672 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,473 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Wisconsin?
- The median Librarian salary in Wisconsin is $66,870 per year ($32.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,260 and $79,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $66,870, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $53,672 per year ($4,473 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 2,450 Librarian jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.