Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Daphne, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Median annual salary $62,850 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $45,240
90th percentile $72,150
Employed locally 150
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,240
    25th
    $59,770
    50th (median)
    $62,850
    75th
    $65,320
    90th
    $72,150

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 16% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    California $86,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,130

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $24,320
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,170
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,200
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,570
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,810
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $34,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Daphne, AL is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Daphne, AL is 2.3% 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 Daphne?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,240 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,770.