Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $66,000 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.73
10th percentile $48,150
90th percentile $76,670
Employed locally 340
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,150
    25th
    $63,900
    50th (median)
    $66,000
    75th
    $70,930
    90th
    $76,670

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 112% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 12% 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
    Laredo, TX $77,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,800
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $69,470
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,200
    Odessa, TX $68,760
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $67,120

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,810
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in El Paso, TX is $31.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in El Paso, TX is 2.6% above 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,150 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,900.