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A comprehensive guide to Librarian licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$63,989 / yr

Min. Education

Varies by state board

Job Outlook

Comparable to national median earnings

Top Paying State

Washington

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
WA
WashingtonCompact: No
$94,400Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
CA
CaliforniaCompact: Yes
$86,590Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
MD
MarylandCompact: Yes
$81,690Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
NV
NevadaCompact: Pending
$79,710Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
NJ
New JerseyCompact: Yes
$79,380Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
DE
DelawareCompact: No
$78,300Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
Showing 1-6 of 50 states