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Library Director Salary in Maryland

$38.3K

$84.9K

$170.3K

$96,322

/year

$46.31

/hour

Library Director Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$99,246

Maryland

Maryland

$96,322

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    How much does a Library Director make in Maryland?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Library Director in Maryland is $96,322 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $46.31 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,852/week or $8,026/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $170,330 and as low as $38,336, the majority of Library Director salaries currently range between $69,400 (25th percentile) to $123,300 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $155,286 annually in Maryland. The average pay range for a Library Director varies greatly (by as much as 53900), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    Maryland ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Library Director salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Library Director jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Library Director Jobs in Maryland

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Library Director job is above the average in Maryland in Maryland. Topping the list is Odenton, , with Gaithersburg, and Aberdeen, close behind in the second and third positions. Aberdeen, beats the average in Maryland by $10,401 (10.8%), and Odenton, furthers that trend with another $15,287 (15.9%) above the $96,322 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Maryland, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Library Director appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Odenton, and Boyds, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Library Director role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Odenton

    $111,609

    $53.66

    Gaithersburg

    $107,230

    $51.55

    Aberdeen

    $106,723

    $51.31

    Bethesda

    $106,365

    $51.14

    Damascus

    $104,992

    $50.48

    Silver Spring

    $102,598

    $49.33

    Takoma Park

    $102,292

    $49.18

    Rockville

    $101,159

    $48.63

    Beltsville

    $100,651

    $48.39

    Boyds

    $100,599

    $48.36

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Library Director Jobs in Maryland

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Library Director job category in Maryland, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $96322 state average for Library Director jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Director Of Strategic Programs

    $123,757

    $59.50

    Associate Creative Director Art Director

    $104,846

    $50.41

    Customer Relations Director

    $100,858

    $48.49

    Digital Content Director

    $80,768

    $38.83

    Freelance Marketing Manager

    $70,371

    $33.83

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Library Director salary in Maryland as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $69,400 to $155,286 annually, with the Maryland average at $96,322 per year or $46.31 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Maryland for Library Director jobs, with Odenton leading at $111,609 annually.
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