Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $59,340 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.53
10th percentile $41,100
90th percentile $78,340
Employed locally 80
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,100
    25th
    $50,920
    50th (median)
    $59,340
    75th
    $72,920
    90th
    $78,340

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Madison, WI $77,000
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $76,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $72,530

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,620
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,880
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,290
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $63,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Eau Claire, WI is $28.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Eau Claire, WI is 7.7% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,100 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,920.