Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $79,030 +22.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.00
10th percentile $62,600
90th percentile $94,840
Employed locally 170
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,600
    25th
    $74,730
    50th (median)
    $79,030
    75th
    $94,840
    90th
    $94,840

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 18% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,660
    Yakima, WA $93,990
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $77,720
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $74,510
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,440
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $61,870

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,540
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,660
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,980
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,980
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $78,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Anchorage, AK is $38.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Anchorage, AK is 22.9% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,600 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,730.