SOC 25-4022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists — Southwest Oklahoma
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southwest Oklahoma, OK is $50,010 per year, substantially below the national median of $68,270 — a gap of 26.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southwest Oklahoma, OK is $50,010 per year, substantially below the national median of $68,270 — a gap of 26.7%. Half of workers earn between $33,600 and $58,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,290 and the ninetieth at $62,600.
Employment stands at 100, or 1.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lawton records the highest median at $62,320. Of the 252 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 109th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,290 | −60.0% |
| 25th | $33,600 | −50.8% |
| Median (50th) | $50,010 | −26.7% |
| 75th | $58,520 | −14.3% |
| 90th | $62,600 | −8.3% |
| Mean | $47,880 | −29.9% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawton | $62,320 | 50 | |
| 2 | Oklahoma City | $61,290 | 730 | |
| 3 | Tulsa | $58,040 | 390 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $50,010 goes as far as $56,959 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,959US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,010 a year, 26.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,290 to $62,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lawton, at $62,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southwest Oklahoma, OK?
The median annual wage is $50,010, or $24.04 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 Southwest Oklahoma, OK is 26.7% 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 Southwest Oklahoma, OK earns more than $62,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,290 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 Lawton, at $62,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Southwest Oklahoma, OK. 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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