Librarian salary in Connecticut
In Connecticut, a typical librarian earned $79,210 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $82,290. About 2,550 people work in this occupation there.
That is 16% above the national median of $68,270. Compared with all occupations in Connecticut (median $59,690), librarians earn 33% more. With a location quotient of 1.75, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $50,340, while the top 10% earned more than $116,720. Many librarians are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,340 | $24.20 |
| 25th | $63,050 | $30.31 |
| Median | $79,210 | $38.08 |
| 75th | $99,120 | $47.66 |
| 90th | $116,720 | $56.11 |
Metro areas in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $82,420 | 570 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $81,610 | 540 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $77,800 | 900 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $67,250 | 190 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $65,300 | 180 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $62,310 | 140 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.