Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $64,040 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.79
10th percentile $39,910
90th percentile $98,910
Employed locally 180
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,910
    25th
    $58,450
    50th (median)
    $64,040
    75th
    $83,000
    90th
    $98,910

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 32% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,810
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $98,670
    Yakima, WA $93,990
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    Maryland $81,690
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,130

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,900
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,750
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,330
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Barnstable Town, MA is $30.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 0.4% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,910 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,450.