Who is the highest-paid librarian?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

The highest-paid librarian works as a federal government librarian. A federal government librarian earns just over $70,000 a year. To work as a federal government librarian requires a master's degree in library science (MLS), preferably from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.

When thinking about being a librarian, the federal government might not be the first thought that crosses your mind when looking for jobs.

However, each government agency has its own library, such as the Air Force Materiel Command, Library Of Congress, Health & Human Services, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection Agency, National Archives.

Other High-Paying Librarian Jobs:

University librarians who specialize in universities and colleges will usually be better paid than those who work in primary or secondary schools, with a median salary of around $61,000 a year
Special librarians focus mainly on medical schools, hospitals, corporations, and other entities that have special libraries that need to be effectively sorted and managed. The median salary in the field is about $56,000 per year.
Curators are responsible for important collections of artwork or historic artifacts. These professionals work at zoos, museums, aquariums, botanical gardens, and historical sites. The median pay is approximately $49,000 per year.