Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $59,270 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.50
10th percentile $31,300
90th percentile $85,190
Employed locally 90
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,300
    25th
    $49,050
    50th (median)
    $59,270
    75th
    $65,460
    90th
    $85,190

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 6% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $82,550
    Merced, CA $82,160
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,230
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $73,340
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $70,810

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,970
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $40,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,860
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,620
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Bangor, ME is $28.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Bangor, ME is 7.9% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,300 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,050.