Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $67,120 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.27
10th percentile $50,790
90th percentile $77,550
Employed locally 150
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,790
    25th
    $61,930
    50th (median)
    $67,120
    75th
    $75,040
    90th
    $77,550

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 131% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 31% 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
    Laredo, TX $77,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,800
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $69,470
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,200
    Odessa, TX $68,760
    El Paso, TX $66,000

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,510
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,710
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Brownsville, TX is $32.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Brownsville, TX is 4.4% above 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,790 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,930.