SOC 25-4022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists — Springfield
Springfield, MA · 5 metro areas compared
At $71,430, median pay for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Springfield, MA tracks the national median of $68,270 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $71,430, median pay for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Springfield, MA tracks the national median of $68,270 closely. Pay ranges from under $47,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $97,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,340 to $81,080.
Employment stands at 270, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Boston records the highest median at $79,450. Of the 408 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 172nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,990 | −29.7% |
| 25th | $57,340 | −16.0% |
| Median (50th) | $71,430 | +4.6% |
| 75th | $81,080 | +18.8% |
| 90th | $97,170 | +42.3% |
| Mean | $72,540 | +6.3% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $79,450 | 3,660 | |
| 2 | Amherst Town | $78,780 | 250 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $75,160 | 490 | |
| 4 | Barnstable Town | $66,940 | 180 | |
| 5 | Pittsfield | $58,710 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $71,430 buys what $67,514 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,514US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,430 a year, 4.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,990 to $97,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $79,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Springfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $71,430, or $34.34 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 Springfield, MA is 4.6% higher. 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 Springfield, MA earns more than $97,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,990 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 Boston, at $79,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, MA. 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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