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Best states for a special library librarian
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for special library librarians in the United States. Special library librarian positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for special library librarians.Although there are abundant special library librarian jobs in the United States, a large number of them are in the South. Pennsylvania is the best state in the country for special library librarian jobs.
Pennsylvania is the best state for jobs for special library librarians, and Florida is the worst. The most common pay in Pennsylvania is $62,698, while the median pay in Florida is $41,679.We found that Pennsylvania is the best state for special library librarian jobs, whereas Florida is the worst.
10 best states for special library librarians in 2025
1. Pennsylvania
Total special library librarian jobs: 683 Average annual salary: $62,698 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Location Quotient: 1.71
2. Connecticut
Total special library librarian jobs: 189 Average annual salary: $61,626 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Location Quotient: 1.66
3. Washington
Total special library librarian jobs: 302 Average annual salary: $66,473 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
4. Oregon
Total special library librarian jobs: 224 Average annual salary: $62,307 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Location Quotient: 1.57
5. Alaska
Total special library librarian jobs: 35 Average annual salary: $72,450 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
6. Michigan
Total special library librarian jobs: 435 Average annual salary: $57,710 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Location Quotient: 1.63
7. Nebraska
Total special library librarian jobs: 186 Average annual salary: $54,138 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Location Quotient: 2.43
8. Utah
Total special library librarian jobs: 142 Average annual salary: $57,188 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
9. New Jersey
Total special library librarian jobs: 248 Average annual salary: $62,873 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
10. North Dakota
Total special library librarian jobs: 35 Average annual salary: $56,613 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
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Detailed list of the best states for a special library librarian
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $62,698 | $44,000 | 12,805,537 | 683 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $61,626 | $45,000 | 3,588,184 | 189 |
| 3 | Washington | $66,473 | $46,000 | 7,405,743 | 302 |
| 4 | Oregon | $62,307 | $42,000 | 4,142,776 | 224 |
| 5 | Alaska | $72,450 | $63,000 | 739,795 | 35 |
| 6 | Michigan | $57,710 | $41,000 | 9,962,311 | 435 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $54,138 | $39,000 | 1,920,076 | 186 |
| 8 | Utah | $57,188 | $39,000 | 3,101,833 | 142 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $62,873 | $44,000 | 9,005,644 | 248 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $56,613 | $43,000 | 755,393 | 35 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $57,749 | $43,000 | 5,576,606 | 169 |
| 12 | Virginia | $60,533 | $41,000 | 8,470,020 | 132 |
| 13 | Ohio | $48,664 | $34,000 | 11,658,609 | 680 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $58,879 | $40,000 | 693,972 | 71 |
| 15 | Nevada | $53,261 | $35,000 | 2,998,039 | 63 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $50,101 | $38,000 | 1,342,795 | 95 |
| 17 | Delaware | $54,855 | $38,000 | 961,939 | 36 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $52,493 | $38,000 | 1,059,639 | 42 |
| 19 | Illinois | $51,317 | $37,000 | 12,802,023 | 594 |
| 20 | Maryland | $56,935 | $39,000 | 6,052,177 | 180 |
| 21 | Idaho | $53,208 | $36,000 | 1,716,943 | 47 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $45,916 | $32,000 | 4,454,189 | 476 |
| 23 | New York | $54,361 | $39,000 | 19,849,399 | 435 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $52,776 | $35,000 | 2,984,100 | 46 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $55,353 | $41,000 | 6,859,819 | 159 |
| 26 | California | $56,984 | $37,000 | 39,536,653 | 717 |
| 27 | Vermont | $48,010 | $37,000 | 623,657 | 47 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $46,943 | $34,000 | 5,795,483 | 254 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $47,806 | $33,000 | 1,815,857 | 28 |
| 30 | Missouri | $44,756 | $31,000 | 6,113,532 | 437 |
| 31 | Texas | $48,773 | $32,000 | 28,304,596 | 320 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $43,736 | $30,000 | 3,930,864 | 187 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $53,818 | $47,000 | 1,427,538 | 25 |
| 34 | Kansas | $46,573 | $33,000 | 2,913,123 | 69 |
| 35 | Iowa | $46,206 | $33,000 | 3,145,711 | 89 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $47,547 | $32,000 | 10,273,419 | 121 |
| 37 | Arizona | $42,559 | $28,000 | 7,016,270 | 360 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $41,752 | $30,000 | 579,315 | 48 |
| 39 | Montana | $43,836 | $32,000 | 1,050,493 | 57 |
| 40 | Indiana | $43,837 | $31,000 | 6,666,818 | 213 |
| 41 | Georgia | $47,362 | $31,000 | 10,429,379 | 130 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $43,904 | $30,000 | 6,715,984 | 134 |
| 43 | Alabama | $45,239 | $30,000 | 4,874,747 | 56 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $41,758 | $28,000 | 2,088,070 | 104 |
| 45 | Colorado | $44,876 | $31,000 | 5,607,154 | 195 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $44,463 | $29,000 | 5,024,369 | 98 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $40,273 | $27,000 | 3,004,279 | 139 |
| 48 | Maine | $43,175 | $33,000 | 1,335,907 | 35 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $41,911 | $31,000 | 869,666 | 29 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $42,996 | $28,000 | 4,684,333 | 62 |
| 51 | Florida | $41,679 | $27,000 | 20,984,400 | 154 |
Highest paying states for special library librarians
| Rank | State | Avg. Special Library Librarian Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $62,698 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $61,626 |
| 3 | Washington | $66,473 |
| 4 | Oregon | $62,307 |
| 5 | Alaska | $72,450 |
| 6 | Michigan | $57,710 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $54,138 |
| 8 | Utah | $57,188 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $62,873 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $56,613 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $57,749 |
| 12 | Virginia | $60,533 |
| 13 | Ohio | $48,664 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $58,879 |
| 15 | Nevada | $53,261 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $50,101 |
| 17 | Delaware | $54,855 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $52,493 |
| 19 | Illinois | $51,317 |
| 20 | Maryland | $56,935 |
| 21 | Idaho | $53,208 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $45,916 |
| 23 | New York | $54,361 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $52,776 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $55,353 |
| 26 | California | $56,984 |
| 27 | Vermont | $48,010 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $46,943 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $47,806 |
| 30 | Missouri | $44,756 |
| 31 | Texas | $48,773 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $43,736 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $53,818 |
| 34 | Kansas | $46,573 |
| 35 | Iowa | $46,206 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $47,547 |
| 37 | Arizona | $42,559 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $41,752 |
| 39 | Montana | $43,836 |
| 40 | Indiana | $43,837 |
| 41 | Georgia | $47,362 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $43,904 |
| 43 | Alabama | $45,239 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $41,758 |
| 45 | Colorado | $44,876 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $44,463 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $40,273 |
| 48 | Maine | $43,175 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $41,911 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $42,996 |
| 51 | Florida | $41,679 |
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Updated January 8, 2025