Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $49,190 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.65
10th percentile $43,700
90th percentile $95,210
Employed locally 210
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,700
    25th
    $49,190
    50th (median)
    $49,190
    75th
    $64,220
    90th
    $95,210

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,900
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,810
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $98,820
    Bellingham, WA $98,760

    Nearby metros — Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $64,380
    Springfield, OH $62,300
    Columbus, OH $61,820
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,700
    Cleveland, OH $61,470
    Johnson City, TN $60,730

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,640
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,650
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,400
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,800
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $32,420
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $74,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Akron, OH is $23.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.38 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries?

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Akron, OH is 23.5% below the national median of $64,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Akron?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,700 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,190.