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Adult Services Librarian salary
Average adult services librarian salary
$49,862
How much does an adult services librarian make?
The average adult services librarian salary in the United States is $49,862. Adult services librarian salaries typically range between $35,000 and $69,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for adult services librarians is $23.97 per hour.
Adult services librarian salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Adult services librarians earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can an Adult Services Librarian earn more?
Adult Services Librarian salary estimates from across the web
Average adult services librarian salary by state
Highest paying states for adult services librarians
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $55,929 | $26.89 |
| 2 | Oregon | $58,375 | $28.06 |
| 3 | Alaska | $66,417 | $31.93 |
| 4 | Washington | $62,485 | $30.04 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $56,491 | $27.16 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $58,059 | $27.91 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $60,030 | $28.86 |
| 8 | Nebraska | $52,949 | $25.46 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $56,469 | $27.15 |
| 10 | Utah | $55,413 | $26.64 |
| 11 | Virginia | $57,832 | $27.80 |
| 12 | Idaho | $50,639 | $24.35 |
| 13 | Nevada | $51,681 | $24.85 |
| 14 | Michigan | $55,590 | $26.73 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $54,742 | $26.32 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $46,329 | $22.27 |
| 17 | Mississippi | $51,725 | $24.87 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $52,187 | $25.09 |
| 19 | California | $55,998 | $26.92 |
| 20 | New York | $52,430 | $25.21 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $49,705 | $23.90 |
| 22 | Iowa | $44,965 | $21.62 |
| 23 | Delaware | $52,383 | $25.18 |
| 24 | Kansas | $46,037 | $22.13 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $51,326 | $24.68 |
| 26 | Maryland | $54,541 | $26.22 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $45,234 | $21.75 |
| 28 | Illinois | $46,333 | $22.28 |
| 29 | Missouri | $44,151 | $21.23 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $47,061 | $22.63 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $46,165 | $22.19 |
| 32 | Texas | $46,805 | $22.50 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $43,356 | $20.84 |
| 34 | Ohio | $44,262 | $21.28 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $41,895 | $20.14 |
| 36 | Georgia | $46,460 | $22.34 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $43,174 | $20.76 |
| 38 | Alabama | $44,478 | $21.38 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $45,448 | $21.85 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $40,469 | $19.46 |
| 41 | Arizona | $41,732 | $20.06 |
| 42 | Montana | $41,927 | $20.16 |
| 43 | Vermont | $45,211 | $21.74 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $39,832 | $19.15 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $40,921 | $19.67 |
| 46 | Maine | $40,599 | $19.52 |
| 47 | Colorado | $42,290 | $20.33 |
| 48 | Indiana | $42,890 | $20.62 |
| 49 | Florida | $42,594 | $20.48 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $43,456 | $20.89 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $40,612 | $19.52 |
Highest paying cities for adult services librarians
The highest-paying cities for adult services librarians are Anchorage, AK, Seattle, WA, and Brick, NJ.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage, AK | $66,643 | $32.04 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $63,012 | $30.29 |
| 3 | Brick, NJ | $58,434 | $28.09 |
| 4 | New Haven, CT | $56,630 | $27.23 |
| 5 | Novi, MI | $55,649 | $26.75 |
| 6 | Gardena, CA | $54,013 | $25.97 |
| 7 | Milford, MA | $52,718 | $25.35 |
| 8 | Jackson, MS | $51,769 | $24.89 |
| 9 | Greenville, NC | $47,202 | $22.69 |
| 10 | San Antonio, TX | $46,949 | $22.57 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $46,544 | $22.38 |
| 12 | Madison, WI | $45,265 | $21.76 |
| 13 | Cleveland, OH | $45,142 | $21.70 |
| 14 | Gadsden, AL | $44,495 | $21.39 |
| 15 | Greenville, SC | $43,623 | $20.97 |
| 16 | Anderson, IN | $43,077 | $20.71 |
| 17 | Fort Myers, FL | $42,890 | $20.62 |
| 18 | Loveland, CO | $42,326 | $20.35 |
| 19 | Prescott, AZ | $42,021 | $20.20 |
Adult Services Librarian salary details
An adult services librarian's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $69,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an adult services librarian's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $69,000 | $5,750 | $33 |
| 75th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| Average | $49,862 | $4,155 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
Highest paying adult services librarian jobs
The highest paying types of adult services librarians are circulation director, library manager, and collection management librarian.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librarian | $53,096 | $4,425 | $25.53 | 1,264 |
| Collection Management Librarian | $56,311 | $4,693 | $27.07 | 63,441 |
| Research Librarian | $51,263 | $4,272 | $24.65 | 45,828 |
| Instruction Librarian | $50,234 | $4,186 | $24.15 | 1,276 |
| Children's Librarian | $49,900 | $4,158 | $23.99 | 9,834 |
| Reference Librarian | $50,409 | $4,201 | $24.23 | 1,058 |
Top companies hiring adult services librarians now:
Which companies pay adult services librarians the most?
Adult services librarian salaries at City of Seattle and Mission Regional Medical Center are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average adult services librarian salary at companies like City of San Antonio and City of Anaheim are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Seattle | $72,072 | $34.65 |
| 2 | Mission Regional Medical Center | $67,883 | $32.64 |
| 3 | City of San Antonio | $67,309 | $32.36 |
| 4 | City of Anaheim | $66,767 | $32.10 |
| 5 | Masada Home Care | $63,748 | $30.65 |
| 6 | Meridian Health Services | $61,588 | $29.61 |
| 7 | Prime Healthcare | $58,905 | $28.32 |
| 8 | Physician Affiliate Group of New York | $58,521 | $28.14 |
| 9 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $52,912 | $25.44 |
| 10 | University of Mississippi Medical Center | $52,587 | $25.28 |
| 11 | North Central College | $52,001 | $25.00 |
| 12 | Community Treatment Alternatives, a program of Journey Mental Health Center | $50,772 | $24.41 |
| 13 | Jefferson Center Mental Health | $50,273 | $24.17 |
| 14 | Clermont County Public Library | $49,599 | $23.85 |
| 15 | OhioGuidestone | $48,931 | $23.52 |
| 16 | University of Nebraska Medical Center | $48,288 | $23.22 |
| 17 | Lee County | $48,174 | $23.16 |
| 18 | Riverside Community Care | $47,297 | $22.74 |
| 19 | Greater Nashua Mental Health Center | $46,725 | $22.46 |
| 20 | Fort Bend County | $45,476 | $21.86 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Adult Services Librarian salary trends
The average adult services librarian salary has risen by $5,774 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average adult services librarian earned $44,088 annually, but today, they earn $49,862 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for adult services librarians over the last decade.
Compare adult services librarian salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average adult services librarian salary over time
Compare adult services librarian salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Adult Services Librarian salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,900 | $23.97 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $48,100 | $23.11 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $47,100 | $22.63 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $46,700 | $22.43 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $46,000 | $22.11 | +1.4% |
Recently added adult services librarian salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Seattle | Adult Services Librarian-Business, Science and Technology and World Languages | Seattle, WA | 12/14/2024 | $87,007 |
| Diglib | Data Services Librarian | Boone, NC | 12/10/2024 | $60,000 |
| County of Riverside | Social Services Practitioner I/II/III Adult Services Division | Blythe, CA | 12/09/2024 | $65,724 |
| Shaker Heights Public Library | Adult Services Librarian | Shaker Heights, OH | 12/08/2024 | $49,879 |
| Shaker Library | Adult Services Librarian | Shaker Heights, OH | 12/06/2024 | $49,879 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Adult Librarian | New York, NY | 12/05/2024 | $68,176 |
| Open Sky Community Services | Relief Per Diem-Child, Adolescence and Young Adults Services (Cayas) | Rowe, MA | 12/05/2024 | $34,436 |
| Reaching Across Illinois Library System | Adult Services Librarian | Calumet City, IL | 12/04/2024 | $55,000 |
| City of Farmington | Library Adult Services Librarian | Farmington, NM | 11/29/2024 | $40,000 |
| McHenry Public Library District | Adult Services Librarian- | McHenry, IL | 11/19/2024 | $41,970 |
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