Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $36,480 -43.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.54
10th percentile $26,030
90th percentile $83,730
Employed locally 40
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,030
    25th
    $31,270
    50th (median)
    $36,480
    75th
    $66,380
    90th
    $83,730

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 60% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 40% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $89,080
    Napa, CA $82,690
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Lexington Park, MD $77,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $69,880

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,890
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,180
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,690
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,250
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,730
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $72,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Altoona, PA is $17.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Altoona, PA is 43.3% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $26,030 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,270.