School Librarian

Impact: Creative Expression

Manages library resources and promotes literacy and research skills among students.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Moderate
Team vs solo
Team-oriented
Client facing
Sometimes
Impact visibility
High
Travel
Frequent travel
Schedule flexibility
Moderate
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
36 to 43 hours
Stress level
Low

At a glance

Median salary
$59,269
Entry-level
$39,460
Senior
$124,401
Growth by 2033
23%
Demand
Declining
Freelance potential
Moderate
Salary growth potential
9%
Typical student debt
$6,437 to $44,917

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Financial Modeling
  • Research Methods
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Software Proficiency

Soft skills

  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking

Technical complexity: Very High

How to get there

Minimum education
Doctoral or Professional Degree
Licensing
Optional
Years to mid-career
6 to 8 years
Years to senior
15 to 20 years
Career switching
Hard

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Advance through experience and specialization.

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      76%
      AI disruption risk
      Very Low
      Demand trend
      Declining

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      7.5/10
      Meaning
      3.1/10
      Work-life balance
      6.6/10
      Prestige
      1.8/10
      Social perception
      Low

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