Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Coast Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,440 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.14
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $90,540
Employed locally 140
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $39,780
    50th (median)
    $56,440
    75th
    $77,140
    90th
    $90,540

    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 Coast Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,020
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,380
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $67,800
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,060
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $47,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Coast Oregon is $27.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Coast Oregon is 12.3% 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 Coast Oregon?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Coast Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,780.