Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $63,950 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.75
10th percentile $44,340
90th percentile $113,890
Employed locally 270
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,340
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $63,950
    75th
    $83,560
    90th
    $113,890

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 6% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,230
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $73,340
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $70,810
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $69,700
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $68,250
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $66,260

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,200
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,520
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $171,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Albuquerque, NM is $30.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 0.6% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,340 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.