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Job outlook for serials cataloger librarians in the United States
Are serials cataloger librarian jobs in demand?
Serials cataloger librarian job and salary trends over time
Serials cataloger librarian jobs over time
Serials cataloger librarian job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 64 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 64 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 59 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 60 | 0.00% |
Average serials cataloger librarian salary over time
Serials cataloger librarian salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $52,924 | $25.44 | +3.7% |
| 2025 | $51,020 | $24.53 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $49,969 | $24.02 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | $49,521 | $23.81 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $48,810 | $23.47 | +1.4% |
Serials cataloger librarian jobs by state
Most common states for serials cataloger librarians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 13 | 2% |
| 2 | California | 39,536,653 | 53 | 0% |
| 3 | New York | 19,849,399 | 24 | 0% |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 23 | 0% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 20 | 0% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 18 | 0% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 16 | 0% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 10 | 0% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 10 | 0% |
| 10 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 8 | 0% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 6 | 0% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 6 | 0% |
| 13 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 4 | 0% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 4 | 0% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 3 | 0% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 2 | 0% |
| 17 | Alaska | 739,795 | 1 | 0% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 1 | 0% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 0 | 0% |
Serials Cataloger Librarian job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of serials cataloger librarian experts
Texas Woman's University
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Kerol Harrod
Lecturer, School of Library and Information Studies, Texas Woman’s UniversityTexas Woman's University
Computer And Information Sciences
What will help Serials Cataloger Librarians increase their earning potential?
Kerol Harrod: Master the skills of the entry-level job you are given in the beginning to get the job you want in the end. Offer to assist with projects that will help you learn the skills you need for success, and always be on the lookout for continuing education opportunities like in-house trainings, conferences, and webinars. If you show an interest in going above and beyond, then you will improve your knowledge and skills, which in turn improves your chances for advancement in the field.
Stephen Ahearne-Kroll Ph.D.
Chair, Associate Professor and Sundet Family Chair of New Testament and Christian StudiesUniversity of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Department of Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Cultures
What skills will help Serials Cataloger Librarians earn the most?
Stephen Ahearne-Kroll Ph.D.: The highest paying institutions are Research 1 colleges and universities, but they often don't compare the kinds of skill sets they require. Mainline divinity schools and seminaries associated with R1 universities (Yale, Harvard, Duke, Emory, Brite [TCU], U Chicago) don't always compare with each other very well; some are denominationally affiliated (Duke, Emory, TCU), and others are not (Yale, Harvard, Chicago), and so each would have their own priorities in terms of the kind of scholar they would want to hire. For example, a denominationally affiliated divinity school might require an MDiv or ministerial experience, whereas a non-denominational divinity school might not. And yet, the pay would be comparable. Every school wants good language skills, a strong sense of history, imaginative scholars, interesting research agendas, good teaching skills/potential, but these skills do not automatically translate into high-paying jobs or even jobs at all.