Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $65,020 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.26
10th percentile $43,790
90th percentile $82,800
Employed locally 90
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,790
    25th
    $58,190
    50th (median)
    $65,020
    75th
    $78,610
    90th
    $82,800

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 13% 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
    Binghamton, NY $74,720
    Great Falls, MT $64,780
    Helena, MT $64,760
    Missoula, MT $62,470
    Bozeman, MT $62,020
    Sumter, SC $56,630

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,450
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,910
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Billings, MT is $31.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Billings, MT is 1.1% 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 Billings?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,790 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,190.