Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $61,960 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.79
10th percentile $47,570
90th percentile $72,530
Employed locally 100
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,570
    25th
    $56,460
    50th (median)
    $61,960
    75th
    $63,440
    90th
    $72,530

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 7% 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
    Laredo, TX $77,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,800
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $69,470
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,200
    Odessa, TX $68,760
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $67,120

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23,710
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,200
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,730
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Amarillo, TX is $29.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Amarillo, TX is 3.7% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,570 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,460.