Librarian salary in Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

The median annual wage for librarians and media collections specialists in Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area was $50,350 in May 2025, with an average of $62,300. About 120 people work in this occupation there.

That is 26% below the national median of $68,270. Compared with all occupations in Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area (median $46,660), librarians earn 8% more. With a location quotient of 1.40, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.

Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $35,950, while the top 10% earned more than $100,110. Many librarians are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.