Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $76,270 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.67
10th percentile $54,010
90th percentile $104,820
Employed locally 130
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,010
    25th
    $60,550
    50th (median)
    $76,270
    75th
    $97,370
    90th
    $104,820

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 5% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $84,200
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,630
    Vineland, NJ $79,550
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $63,180

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,000
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,790
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$59,110
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$74,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Atlantic City, NJ is $36.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 18.6% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,010 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,550.