Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Library Science Degree

$58k
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Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Library Science Jobs by Salary

Job TitleRangeAverage
Job Title:LibrarianRange:$40k - $70kAverage:$53,430
Job Title:ArchivistRange:$42k - $73k (Estimated *)Average:$55,650
Job Title:Reference LibrarianRange:$38k - $79k (Estimated *)Average:$54,180
Job Title:Law LibrarianRange:$63k - $97k (Estimated *)Average:$79,697
Job Title:Library Department HeadRange:$50k - $85k (Estimated *)Average:$66,254
Job Title:Executive DirectorRange:$57k - $169k (Estimated *)Average:$95,929
Job Title:Information ArchitectRange:$83k - $163k (Estimated *)Average:$116,151

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Years of Experience

Early Career
23.6%
Mid Career
29.1%
Late Career
12.7%
Experienced
32.7%
This data is based on 55 survey responses.

Gender Breakdown for Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Library Science

Female
85.7%
Avg. Salary: $40k - $101k
Male
14.3%
Avg. Salary: $42k - $79k
This data is based on 49 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.

Job Satisfaction

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