Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $62,640 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.12
10th percentile $35,710
90th percentile $67,370
Employed locally 100
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,710
    25th
    $43,250
    50th (median)
    $62,640
    75th
    $64,670
    90th
    $67,370

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 100% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 0% 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
    Elizabethtown, KY $74,280
    Owensboro, KY $66,270
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $64,680
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $64,120
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,910
    Kentucky $63,460

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,710
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,890
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,190
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $28,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Bowling Green, KY is $30.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Bowling Green, KY is 2.6% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,710 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,250.