Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $69,470 +8% vs national
Median hourly $33.40
10th percentile $49,720
90th percentile $77,720
Employed locally 2,750
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,720
    25th
    $60,560
    50th (median)
    $69,470
    75th
    $74,660
    90th
    $77,720

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 20% 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
    Laredo, TX $77,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,800
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,200
    Odessa, TX $68,760
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $67,120
    El Paso, TX $66,000

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Dallas, TX is $33.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Dallas, TX is 8% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,720 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,560.