Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $74,210 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.68
10th percentile $46,740
90th percentile $98,000
Employed locally 260
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,740
    25th
    $57,480
    50th (median)
    $74,210
    75th
    $81,870
    90th
    $98,000

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,810
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $98,670
    Yakima, WA $93,990
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    Maryland $81,690
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,130

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,240
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $81,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Amherst Town, MA is $35.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Amherst Town, MA is 15.4% above 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,740 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,480.