Librarian salary in Maine
The median annual wage for librarians and media collections specialists in Maine was $59,540 in May 2025, with an average of $60,770. About 780 people work in this occupation there.
That is 13% below the national median of $68,270. Compared with all occupations in Maine (median $51,430), librarians earn 16% more. With a location quotient of 1.42, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $36,580, while the top 10% earned more than $83,640. Many librarians are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 |
| 25th | $47,200 | $22.69 |
| Median | $59,540 | $28.62 |
| 75th | $73,890 | $35.52 |
| 90th | $83,640 | $40.21 |
Metro areas in Maine
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $64,550 | 290 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $63,750 | 50 |
| Bangor, ME | $62,090 | 70 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $50,260 | 250 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $48,130 | 100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.