Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $74,720 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.93
10th percentile $47,420
90th percentile $103,360
Employed locally 100
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,420
    25th
    $58,080
    50th (median)
    $74,720
    75th
    $82,700
    90th
    $103,360

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 118% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 18% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,630
    Ithaca, NY $75,780
    Elmira, NY $73,850
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $73,630
    Kingston, NY $71,430

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,880
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,660
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,390
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,850
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71,960
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Binghamton, NY is $35.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Binghamton, NY is 16.2% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,420 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,080.