Librarian Salary in Illinois
Based on 5K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$62,360
$29.981/hr
vs National Average
$64,573
-3.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$36K – $100K
5K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Librarian in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,000 |
| 25th percentile | $47,020 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $62,360 |
| 75th percentile | $80,060 |
| 90th percentile | $100,340 |
Historical Salary Trend — Librarian in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,860 |
| 2023 | $61,300 |
| 2024 | $62,360 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,860 | $60,472 |
| 2023 | $61,300 | $64,094 |
| 2024 | $62,360 | $64,573 |