Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,510 -23% vs national
Median hourly $23.80
10th percentile $36,060
90th percentile $80,050
Employed locally 120
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,060
    25th
    $40,390
    50th (median)
    $49,510
    75th
    $65,900
    90th
    $80,050

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,710
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,490
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,960
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,260
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Eastern New Mexico is $23.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.99 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries?

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Eastern New Mexico is 23% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,060 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,390.