What can I expect if I take the job?

You can look for a job as a teen librarian either in a public library or in a middle- or high school.  It's obvious why there's a need for a librarian with the skill set to work with teens is needed in the school setting.  Although, be aware that the US Bureau of Labor Statistics only projects 7% growth for all librarian jobs.  You may not find a job right away, but do not be discouraged!  More and more, in the public sector, the need for a dedicated teen librarian is being recognized.  Of course it helps that more and more YA dystopian books are becoming mainstream hits and bringing more attention to the genre.  But societal expectations are also changing, in that more and more teens are expecting to pursue higher education after graduating.  The library is uniquely suited to provide preparation materials and teach research techniques that will serve them well in the coming college years.

"Ok, so I can find a job in either a school or a public library.  But how much am I going to get paid?"

It's cool, no one thinks you're being crass by asking, we're all wondering.  Although to be fair, I didn't ask our teen librarians about salary expectation for that same fear.  I work as a part-time clerk at the branch library, however, so I do wonder what to expect as I work longer, gaining more experience and my degree.  The part-time teen librarian job posting in San Rafael, California, listed 26.99/hr.  That definitely doesn't hold for Indiana, in my neck of the woods!  But I found a site online that compares salary listings in area job openings.  Using Indeed Salary Search, I found that I can expect 36-39k a year.

The problem with this, however, is that the hours are not listed nor are the education requirements, so I can't ascertain the cause of the differences.

Because you can of course work part-time or you can work full-time.  If you have experience and good leadership qualities, you could become the department head.  You can become a member of a youth services association.  (More on that, later!)  You can write for a blog (more on those later as well) or you can write articles on your own peer-reviewed research.  Teen librarianship is a growing and vibrant part of librarianship, opportunities are constantly appearing.