Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $79,840 +24.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.39
10th percentile $47,430
90th percentile $101,800
Employed locally 300
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,430
    25th
    $63,220
    50th (median)
    $79,840
    75th
    $101,800
    90th
    $101,800

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Minnesota $75,260
    Elmira, NY $73,850
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $72,090
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $69,700

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $37,410
    Tutors $35,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,620
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $32,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,440
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Ann Arbor, MI is $38.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 24.1% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,430 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,220.