Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $62,030 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.82
10th percentile $28,990
90th percentile $80,610
Employed locally 680
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,990
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $62,030
    75th
    $73,900
    90th
    $80,610

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 11% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    California $86,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,130

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,300
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,310
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,850
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$24,630
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$82,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Birmingham, AL is $29.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Birmingham, AL is 3.6% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $28,990 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.