Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $60,710 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $39,420
90th percentile $71,390
Employed locally 50
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,420
    25th
    $59,890
    50th (median)
    $60,710
    75th
    $64,090
    90th
    $71,390

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 109% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 9% above 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    California $86,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,130

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,470
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,120
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$26,250
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$68,580
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64,010
    Instructional Coordinators$60,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Anniston, AL is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Anniston, AL is 5.6% 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,420 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,890.