Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $61,620 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.62
10th percentile $38,510
90th percentile $75,840
Employed locally 130
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,510
    25th
    $46,970
    50th (median)
    $61,620
    75th
    $72,860
    90th
    $75,840

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 104% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 4% 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 Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,800
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,530
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,360
    Instructional Coordinators $58,950
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $103,580
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Auburn, AL is $29.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Auburn, AL is 4.2% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,510 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,970.