Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $62,230 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.92
10th percentile $52,450
90th percentile $94,090
Employed locally 150
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,450
    25th
    $56,360
    50th (median)
    $62,230
    75th
    $74,350
    90th
    $94,090

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 104% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 4% above 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
    Laredo, TX $77,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,800
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $69,470
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,200
    Odessa, TX $68,760
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $67,120

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $58,150
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,590
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $127,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,480
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $22,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in College Station, TX is $29.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in College Station, TX is 3.2% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,450 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,360.