Librarian salary in Nebraska
The median annual wage for librarians and media collections specialists in Nebraska was $64,060 in May 2025, with an average of $63,200. About 1,200 people work in this occupation there.
That is 6% below the national median of $68,270. Compared with all occupations in Nebraska (median $48,980), librarians earn 31% more. With a location quotient of 1.36, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $33,820, while the top 10% earned more than $92,860. Many librarians are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,820 | $16.26 |
| 25th | $46,620 | $22.41 |
| Median | $64,060 | $30.80 |
| 75th | $77,490 | $37.26 |
| 90th | $92,860 | $44.64 |
Metro areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $81,810 | 160 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $71,050 | 410 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $53,570 | 310 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $47,830 | 120 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $45,120 | 220 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.