Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $62,020 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.82
10th percentile $38,980
90th percentile $85,070
Employed locally 60
National median $64,320

Compare Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Bozeman, MT stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
in
Bozeman, MT
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,980
    25th
    $45,980
    50th (median)
    $62,020
    75th
    $75,600
    90th
    $85,070

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 29% 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
    Binghamton, NY $74,720
    Billings, MT $65,020
    Great Falls, MT $64,780
    Helena, MT $64,760
    Missoula, MT $62,470
    Sumter, SC $56,630

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,920
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,310
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,400
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Bozeman, MT is $29.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Bozeman, MT 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,980 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,980.