SOC 25-4022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists — Minot
Minot, ND · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Minot, ND is $65,090 per year, close to the national median of $68,270 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Minot, ND is $65,090 per year, close to the national median of $68,270 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $45,240 and $78,430. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,170 and the ninetieth at $94,890.
Employment stands at 30, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Bismarck records the highest median at $73,120. Of the 160 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 52nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,170 | −47.0% |
| 25th | $45,240 | −33.7% |
| Median (50th) | $65,090 | −4.7% |
| 75th | $78,430 | +14.9% |
| 90th | $94,890 | +39.0% |
| Mean | $64,830 | −5.0% |
Other metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bismarck | $73,120 | 70 | |
| 2 | Grand Forks | $72,990 | 70 | |
| 3 | Fargo | $62,830 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minot run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $65,090 goes as far as $73,135 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,135US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,090 a year, 4.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,170 to $94,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bismarck, at $73,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Minot, ND?
The median annual wage is $65,090, or $31.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $68,270, so pay in Minot, ND is 4.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Minot, ND earns more than $94,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,170 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bismarck, at $73,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Minot, ND. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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