Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $63,800 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.67
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $96,000
Employed locally 150
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $50,950
    50th (median)
    $63,800
    75th
    $78,140
    90th
    $96,000

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 30% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,500
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Burlington, VT is $30.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Burlington, VT is 0.8% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,950.