Librarians in Utah
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Projected employment for Librarians in Utah is growing faster than average.
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Librarians in Utah earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Librarians Work in Utah?
In Utah, there were 1,020 people working as Librarians in the year 2018.
There were 970 Librarians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 50 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,690 Librarians working in it, which means Utah has fewer Librarians than average.
Job Projections for Utah
Jobs for Librarians in this state are growing at a rate of 27.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.0%.
Utah Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 120 annual job openings, and a total of 1,120 jobs for Utah Librarians in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 14,500 annual jobs and 150,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Librarians Make in Utah?
In 2018 wages for Librarians ranged from $24,140 to $83,320 with $45,970 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.6 to $40.06. The median hourly rate was $22.1.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $22.1 an hour in 2017.
Wages between 2017 and 2018 did not increase or decrease.
The median salary in Utah is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Utah Metros for Librarians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Librarians.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 450 | $54,680 |
| Provo-Orem, UT | 250 | $43,730 |
| Ogden-Clearfield, UT | 100 | $42,040 |
| St. George, UT | 50 | $37,550 |
| Logan, UT-ID | 30 | $39,950 |
Top States for Librarians Employment
The table below shows the states where most Librarians work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12,690 | $64,620 |
| Texas | 9,430 | $59,730 |
| California | 8,560 | $78,620 |
| Illinois | 6,040 | $55,380 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,820 | $55,770 |
| Florida | 4,790 | $55,060 |
| Massachusetts | 4,520 | $68,310 |
| New Jersey | 4,510 | $64,320 |
| North Carolina | 4,370 | $53,650 |
| Virginia | 4,130 | $63,310 |
| Ohio | 3,880 | $53,100 |
| Michigan | 3,680 | $50,430 |
| Washington | 2,970 | $72,690 |
| Maryland | 2,950 | $69,900 |
| Tennessee | 2,630 | $53,920 |
| Georgia | 2,550 | $61,260 |
| Louisiana | 2,510 | $52,660 |
| Indiana | 2,390 | $45,150 |
| Alabama | 2,370 | $55,970 |
| Missouri | 2,280 | $48,760 |
Below are the states where Librarians get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $81,770 |
| California | $78,620 |
| Washington | $72,690 |
| Delaware | $71,810 |
| Alaska | $70,560 |
| Hawaii | $70,060 |
| Maryland | $69,900 |
| Nevada | $69,350 |
| Massachusetts | $68,310 |
| Rhode Island | $68,290 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Diliff under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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