Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $61,000 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.33
10th percentile $46,220
90th percentile $100,990
Employed locally 40
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,220
    25th
    $46,620
    50th (median)
    $61,000
    75th
    $76,020
    90th
    $100,990

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 115% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 15% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,230
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $73,340
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $70,810
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $69,700
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $68,250
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $66,260

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,310
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,260
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,720
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Farmington, NM is $29.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Farmington, NM is 5.2% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,220 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,620.