Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $58,990 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.36
10th percentile $46,230
90th percentile $75,470
Employed locally 90
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,230
    25th
    $52,450
    50th (median)
    $58,990
    75th
    $66,860
    90th
    $75,470

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Laredo, TX $77,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,800
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $69,470
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,200
    Odessa, TX $68,760
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $67,120

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,040
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23,540
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,170
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,390
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$25,230
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Beaumont, TX is $28.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Beaumont, TX is 8.3% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,230 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,450.