Librarian Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 780+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$75,860
$36.47/hr
vs National Average
$67,495
+12.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $101K
780 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Librarian in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,040 |
| 25th percentile | $61,670 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $75,860 |
| 75th percentile | $94,670 |
| 90th percentile | $100,990 |
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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Rhode Island) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $70,970 |
| 2023 | $72,360 |
| 2024 | $72,820 |
| 2025 | $75,860 |
| 2026 (projected) | $79,027 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $70,970 | $60,472 |
| 2023 | $72,360 | $64,094 |
| 2024 | $72,820 | $64,573 |
| 2025 | $75,860 | $67,495 |
| 2026 (projected) | $79,027 | $70,313 |
Librarian Salary by Experience Level in Rhode Island
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $61,670 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $75,860 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $94,670 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $100,990 |
Librarian Salary in Other States
Related Librarian Salaries in Rhode Island
How other high-demand occupations in Rhode Island compare to Librarian ($75,860 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Librarian | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School Teacher in RI | $92,760 | +22.3% | $44.60/hr |
| Secondary School Teacher in RI | $92,610 | +22.1% | $44.52/hr |
| Elementary School Teacher in RI | $90,930 | +19.9% | $43.72/hr |
| Kindergarten Teacher in RI | $85,470 | +12.7% | $41.09/hr |
| School Counselor in RI | $75,000 | -1.1% | $36.06/hr |
| Instructional Coordinator in RI | $63,110 | -16.8% | $30.34/hr |
| Tutor in RI | $41,960 | -44.7% | $20.17/hr |
| Training and Development Specialist in RI | $75,910 | +0.1% | $36.50/hr |
| Logistician in RI | $76,180 | +0.4% | $36.63/hr |
| Plumber in RI | $76,470 | +0.8% | $36.76/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in RI | $76,710 | +1.1% | $36.88/hr |
| Police Officer in RI | $77,230 | +1.8% | $37.13/hr |