Creative & Education Columbia, MD Pop. 104,681

Librarian Salary in Columbia, Maryland

The median librarian salary in Columbia, MD is $72,204 per year, which is 18.0% above the national median and 7.3% above the Maryland state average.

City Median
$72,204
vs State Avg
+$4,895
vs National
+$11,014
Cost of Living
118%

Librarian Salary in Columbia by Experience

In Columbia, an entry-level librarian earns around $49,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $103,840 per year. The local cost of living index is 118% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$49,560
+$7,560 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$73,160
+$11,160 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$103,840
+$15,840 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Columbia, MD

Percentile Columbia
10th Percentile $46,256
25th Percentile $57,820
Median (50th) $72,204
75th Percentile $91,096
90th Percentile $113,988

Librarian Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Silver Spring, MD
$74,652
Pop. 81,015
Germantown, MD
$70,369
Pop. 90,676
Baltimore, MD
$66,085
Pop. 585,708
Waldorf, MD
$64,250
Pop. 77,000

How to Become a Librarian in Columbia

Education

Most librarian positions require a master's degree. Columbia and the surrounding Maryland area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Information ScienceResearchCatalogingCommunity ProgrammingDigital LiteracyDatabase Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, librarian employment is projected to grow 3% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Columbia may vary based on local industry and population growth.