Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $63,550 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.55
10th percentile $46,140
90th percentile $81,370
Employed locally 80
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,140
    25th
    $57,770
    50th (median)
    $63,550
    75th
    $72,800
    90th
    $81,370

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 24% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    Maryland $81,690
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $81,130

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $40,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,410
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,500
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $95,740
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Bismarck, ND is $30.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Bismarck, ND is 1.2% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,140 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,770.