Librarian salary in Alaska
The median annual wage for librarians and media collections specialists in Alaska was $78,810 in May 2025, with an average of $76,430. About 350 people work in this occupation there.
That is 15% above the national median of $68,270. Compared with all occupations in Alaska (median $61,000), librarians earn 29% more. With a location quotient of 1.27, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $48,760, while the top 10% earned more than $98,530. Many librarians are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,760 | $23.44 |
| 25th | $62,440 | $30.02 |
| Median | $78,810 | $37.89 |
| 75th | $97,710 | $46.98 |
| 90th | $98,530 | $47.37 |
Metro areas in Alaska
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $82,110 | 170 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $62,450 | 170 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.