Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $63,530 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.54
10th percentile $46,330
90th percentile $79,890
Employed locally 160
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,330
    25th
    $60,730
    50th (median)
    $63,530
    75th
    $79,890
    90th
    $79,890

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 101% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 1% 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
    Bellingham, WA $98,760
    Washington $94,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $84,200
    Vineland, NJ $79,550
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $77,970

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,410
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary$102,680
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,120
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$80,830
    Tutors$47,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Bloomington, IN is $30.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Bloomington, IN 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,330 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,730.