Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Librarian salary in Idaho
$54,130
Median annual
$26.03
Median hourly
$57,950
Mean annual
650
Employed
The median annual wage for librarians and media collections specialists in Idaho was $54,130 in May 2025, with an average of $57,950. About 650 people work in this occupation there.
That is 21% below the national median of $68,270. Compared with all occupations in Idaho (median $47,970), librarians earn 13% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $35,940, while the top 10% earned more than $90,950. Many librarians are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,940 | $17.28 |
| 25th | $39,000 | $18.75 |
| Median | $54,130 | $26.03 |
| 75th | $70,740 | $34.01 |
| 90th | $90,950 | $43.73 |
Metro areas in Idaho
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $60,030 | 240 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $50,810 | 70 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $50,350 | 120 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $46,950 | — |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.