Librarian salary in Massachusetts
The median annual wage for librarians and media collections specialists in Massachusetts was $78,540 in May 2025, with an average of $80,220. About 4,980 people work in this occupation there.
That is 15% above the national median of $68,270. Compared with all occupations in Massachusetts (median $63,590), librarians earn 24% more. With a location quotient of 1.59, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $50,260, while the top 10% earned more than $109,060. Many librarians are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,260 | $24.17 |
| 25th | $62,550 | $30.07 |
| Median | $78,540 | $37.76 |
| 75th | $97,710 | $46.98 |
| 90th | $109,060 | $52.43 |
Metro areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,450 | 3,660 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $78,780 | 250 |
| Worcester, MA | $75,160 | 490 |
| Springfield, MA | $71,430 | 270 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $70,040 | 130 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $66,940 | 180 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $58,710 | 130 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.