Librarian Salary in Nevada
Based on 610+ workers in Nevada
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NV)
$84,540
$40.64/hr
vs National Average
$67,495
+25.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$56K – $103K
610 employed in Nevada
Salary Distribution — Librarian in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,310 |
| 25th percentile | $66,670 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $84,540 |
| 75th percentile | $95,150 |
| 90th percentile | $102,940 |
Top-Paying Industries for Librarian (U.S.)
Which industries pay Librarians the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Librarians in Nevada tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $83,760 | 1K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $78,730 | 130 |
| Manufacturing | $76,830 | 40 |
| Educational Services | $74,120 | 73K |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $72,020 | 1K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Librarian in Nevada vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nevada) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,910 |
| 2023 | $76,830 |
| 2024 | $79,710 |
| 2025 | $84,540 |
| 2026 (projected) | $89,612 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nevada Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,910 | $60,472 |
| 2023 | $76,830 | $64,094 |
| 2024 | $79,710 | $64,573 |
| 2025 | $84,540 | $67,495 |
| 2026 (projected) | $89,612 | $71,545 |
Librarian Salary by Experience Level in Nevada
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $66,670 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $84,540 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $95,150 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $102,940 |
Librarian Salary in Other States
Related Librarian Salaries in Nevada
How other high-demand occupations in Nevada compare to Librarian ($84,540 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Librarian | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instructional Coordinator in NV | $67,410 | -20.3% | $32.41/hr |
| School Counselor in NV | $66,710 | -21.1% | $32.07/hr |
| Middle School Teacher in NV | $66,300 | -21.6% | $31.88/hr |
| Secondary School Teacher in NV | $65,520 | -22.5% | $31.50/hr |
| Elementary School Teacher in NV | $65,040 | -23.1% | $31.27/hr |
| Kindergarten Teacher in NV | $64,930 | -23.2% | $31.22/hr |
| Tutor in NV | $47,020 | -44.4% | $22.61/hr |
| Financial Examiner in NV | $84,650 | +0.1% | $40.70/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist in NV | $85,480 | +1.1% | $41.10/hr |
| Financial Analyst in NV | $83,430 | -1.3% | $40.11/hr |
| Computer Network Support Specialist in NV | $85,790 | +1.5% | $41.25/hr |
| Web Developer in NV | $83,220 | -1.6% | $40.01/hr |