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Librarian Salary in St. Louis, MO
A mid-level Librarian in St. Louis, MO earns a median $64,350, ranging $49,060 (P25) to $96,600 (P90).
Librarian salary percentiles in St. Louis, MO
Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.
| Percentile | Annual base |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $49,060 |
| Median (50th) | $64,350 |
| 75th percentile | $78,480 |
| 90th percentile | $96,600 |
| Mean | $66,110 |
Job outlook
Nationally, Librarians and Media Collections Specialists is projected to grow +3.0% with ~13,700 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.
Methodology
These Librarian bands for St. Louis, MO draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES). Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this librarian salary data for St. Louis, MO come from?
Every percentile for librarian roles in St. Louis, MO is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.
Are St. Louis, MO librarian salaries self-reported?
No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this St. Louis, MO figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.
How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for St. Louis, MO?
They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for librarian roles in the St. Louis, MO metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.
How current is the St. Louis, MO data?
BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the librarian figures for St. Louis, MO refresh on a quarterly cadence.
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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.