Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $73,850 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.51
10th percentile $50,880
90th percentile $101,350
Employed locally 30
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,880
    25th
    $60,030
    50th (median)
    $73,850
    75th
    $80,860
    90th
    $101,350

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 116% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 16% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,630
    Ithaca, NY $75,780
    Binghamton, NY $74,720
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $73,630
    Kingston, NY $71,430

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,680
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,560
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,690
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$74,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Elmira, NY is $35.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Elmira, NY is 14.8% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,880 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,030.