Job outlook for library directors in the United States

Library director job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected library director job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.

• About 8,500 new jobs for library directors are projected over the next decade.

• Library director salaries have increased 8% for library directors in the last 5 years.

• There are over 6,981 library directors currently employed in the United States.

• There are 5,428 active library director job openings in the US.

• The average library director salary is $44,750.

Compare the number of library director jobs and the average library director salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of library director job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where library directors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.