Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,210 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.99
10th percentile $31,510
90th percentile $85,790
Employed locally 220
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,510
    25th
    $44,580
    50th (median)
    $58,210
    75th
    $77,800
    90th
    $85,790

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,320
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,660
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,040
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$67,950
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Capital/Northern New York is $27.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.28 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries?

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Capital/Northern New York is 9.5% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,510 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,580.