Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $59,520 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.62
10th percentile $25,990
90th percentile $69,060
Employed locally 90
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,990
    25th
    $41,810
    50th (median)
    $59,520
    75th
    $62,910
    90th
    $69,060

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 105% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 5% 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
    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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,490
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,550
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $26,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $22,960
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $35,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Dothan, AL is $28.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Dothan, AL is 7.5% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $25,990 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,810.