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Manage information resources, assist research, and promote literacy. Modern librarians are digital information specialists working in schools, universities, law firms, and corporations.
$45,000
Lower reported wage
$64,320
Median
$100,880
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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BLS 'Librarians and Media Collections Specialists' (25-4022). Median $64,320. 142,300 librarians.
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Direct professional route; compare placements and library setting. [1]
Help people find reliable information and manage collections or services. [1]
Public, academic, school, and specialized libraries. [1]
Usually full time; public libraries may include evenings or weekends. [1]
Changing information needs and access barriers require patience and digital skill. [1]
Experience may lead to specialty services or library leadership. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.