How to Research Salary Ranges and Benefits for a Librarian

The average salary range for librarians in the United States is approximately $29,000 to $58,000, depending on geographical area, job sector, degree, specialty and experience. It is currently a very competitive field.

Things You'll Need

• Internet Access
• Career Counseling
• Computers

Instructions

1. Contact librarians in public libraries, schools and corporations for career insights.

2. Log on to librarian Web sites. Search the Internet with keywords like "librarian" and "career" or "salary."

3. Realize that competition for traditional librarian positions is high, even for individuals with a Master of Library Science degree (MLS). If you supplement your degree with a specialization, such as law, medicine, education or a science, you'll be a more desirable candidate for specialized library positions in the private sector.

4. Consider a library-related position, such as an information broker, for private corporations or consulting firms.

5. Investigate working in rural areas, where there is less competition than in cities and suburban areas.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember that you have to develop excellent computer database skills and Internet knowledge for any information-related job today.

• Keep in mind that employees of public schools and the government usually receive excellent benefits.