Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,160 -26.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $82,330
Employed locally 100
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $34,820
    50th (median)
    $47,160
    75th
    $64,460
    90th
    $82,330

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in East Central Illinois is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.17 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries?

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in East Central Illinois is 26.7% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,820.