SOC 25-4022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists — Montana
Montana · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Montana is $63,870 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 Montana is $63,870 per year, close to the national median of $68,270 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $50,180 and $78,550. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,750 and the ninetieth at $84,440.
Employment stands at 640, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Montana ranks number 25th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Bozeman records the highest median at $78,160. Of the 604 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 221st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,750 | −40.3% |
| 25th | $50,180 | −26.5% |
| Median (50th) | $63,870 | −6.4% |
| 75th | $78,550 | +15.1% |
| 90th | $84,440 | +23.7% |
| Mean | $64,940 | −4.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bozeman | $78,160 | 80 | |
| 2 | Billings | $67,760 | 100 | |
| 3 | Helena | $65,870 | 50 | |
| 4 | Great Falls | $59,800 | 40 | |
| 5 | Missoula | $58,570 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $63,870 goes as far as $67,516 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,516US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,870 a year, 6.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,750 to $84,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 640 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 25th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bozeman, at $78,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Montana?
The median annual wage is $63,870, or $30.71 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 Montana is 6.4% 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 Montana earns more than $84,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,750 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 Bozeman, at $78,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 640 jobs in this occupation in Montana. 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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