Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coeur d'Alene, ID

Median annual salary $43,540 -32.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.93
10th percentile $27,510
90th percentile $84,420
Employed locally 50
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,510
    25th
    $35,790
    50th (median)
    $43,540
    75th
    $57,940
    90th
    $84,420

    Coeur d'Alene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,034 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 57% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 43% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $78,050
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,780
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,590
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $72,530
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $64,860
    Midland, TX $64,250

    Related occupations in Coeur d'Alene, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,920
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,540
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,700
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,080
    Library Technicians $33,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make per hour in Coeur d'Alene?

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $20.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.59 or more per hour.

    Is Coeur d'Alene above or below average for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries?

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 32.3% 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 Coeur d'Alene?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $27,510 per year in Coeur d'Alene, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,790.