Librarian salary in Vermont
The median annual wage for librarians and media collections specialists in Vermont was $62,360 in May 2025, with an average of $63,660. About 600 people work in this occupation there.
That is 9% below the national median of $68,270. Compared with all occupations in Vermont (median $56,390), librarians earn 11% more. With a location quotient of 2.29, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $36,390, while the top 10% earned more than $86,070. Many librarians are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,390 | $17.50 |
| 25th | $50,650 | $24.35 |
| Median | $62,360 | $29.98 |
| 75th | $75,160 | $36.14 |
| 90th | $86,070 | $41.38 |
Metro areas in Vermont
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $66,190 | 150 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $63,320 | 210 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $59,260 | 230 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.