Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $59,210 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $99,630
Employed locally 480
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $48,440
    50th (median)
    $59,210
    75th
    $81,250
    90th
    $99,630

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 16% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,630
    Ithaca, NY $75,780
    Binghamton, NY $74,720
    Elmira, NY $73,850
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $73,630

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,320
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,710
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Buffalo, NY is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Buffalo, NY is 7.9% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,440.