SOC 25-4022 · May 2025 · United States
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists across the United States is $68,270 per year, measured over 133,790 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $100,030.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Pay for this occupation varies by 132.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $100,030 and West Virginia pays $42,980.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $100,030 | 2,750 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $96,550 | 960 | |
| 3 | California | $89,790 | 10,180 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $88,570 | 3,220 | |
| 5 | Nevada | $84,540 | 610 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | $79,210 | 2,550 | |
| 7 | Alaska | $78,810 | 350 | |
| 8 | New York | $78,590 | 11,870 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $78,540 | 4,980 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $78,380 | 4,100 |
States with the most Librarians and Media Collections Specialists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 11,870 | $78,590 | |
| 2 | California | 10,180 | $89,790 | |
| 3 | Texas | 9,150 | $71,860 | |
| 4 | Florida | 6,670 | $67,060 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 5,390 | $62,700 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 5,050 | $62,880 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 4,980 | $78,540 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 4,820 | $60,630 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 4,590 | $77,430 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 4,100 | $78,380 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $106,550 | 90 |
| 2 | Kennewick | $105,240 | 90 |
| 3 | San Jose | $103,240 | 700 |
| 4 | Seattle | $101,780 | 1,590 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $101,490 | 1,940 |
| 6 | Bremerton | $100,240 | 110 |
| 7 | Merced | $98,630 | 50 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $97,510 | 3,270 |
| 9 | Yakima | $96,250 | 80 |
| 10 | Washington | $95,480 | 3,630 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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