Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) Degree Salary

Updated: 27 May 2012
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Employees with a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) Degree
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Reference Librarian$31,712 - $72,483  
  
Librarian$33,151 - $55,369  
School Librarian$32,885 - $71,490  
Librarian, Special Library$25,342 - $69,043  
Library Director$40,494 - $64,931  
Archivist$30,500 - $51,923  
School Library Media Specialist$39,350 - $51,379  
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Key Statistics for Employees with a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) Degree

Popular Schools

Salary Range

San Jose State University (SJSU)$30,722 - $81,879
University of Pittsburgh$27,277 - $53,107
Pratt Institute$38,432 - $92,715
Syracuse University$39,000 - $66,000
Florida State University (FSU)$35,500 - $53,981
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Popular Cities

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New York, New York$38,974 - $86,753
Los Angeles, California$52,381 - $81,504
Washington, District of Columbia$60,493 - $71,061
Austin, Texas$28,500 - $54,495
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania$30,500 - $42,494
Gender
Female
78%
female alumni
 
Male
22%
male alumni
Salary:$38,278 - $56,536 $42,017 - $69,515

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