Librarian salary in Rhode Island
The median annual wage for librarians and media collections specialists in Rhode Island was $75,860 in May 2025, with an average of $76,960. About 780 people work in this occupation there.
That is 11% above the national median of $68,270. Compared with all occupations in Rhode Island (median $56,780), librarians earn 34% more. With a location quotient of 1.80, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $50,040, while the top 10% earned more than $100,990. Many librarians are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,040 | $24.06 |
| 25th | $61,670 | $29.65 |
| Median | $75,860 | $36.47 |
| 75th | $94,670 | $45.51 |
| 90th | $100,990 | $48.55 |
Metro areas in Rhode Island
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $75,730 | 970 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.