Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $46,660 -27.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $30,770
90th percentile $81,000
Employed locally 210
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,770
    25th
    $37,480
    50th (median)
    $46,660
    75th
    $61,840
    90th
    $81,000

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 56% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 44% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $78,050
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,780
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,590
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $72,530
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $64,860
    Midland, TX $64,250

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,120
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,040
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,800
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $36,780
    Instructional Coordinators $59,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Boise City, ID is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Boise City, ID is 27.5% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,770 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,480.