Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $61,470 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.55
10th percentile $45,770
90th percentile $96,190
Employed locally 950
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,770
    25th
    $47,300
    50th (median)
    $61,470
    75th
    $77,740
    90th
    $96,190

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Toledo, OH $64,380
    Springfield, OH $62,300
    Columbus, OH $61,820
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,700
    Johnson City, TN $60,730
    Mansfield, OH $60,050

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,320
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School $76,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Cleveland, OH is $29.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Cleveland, OH is 4.4% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,770 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,300.