Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $59,060 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.40
10th percentile $39,710
90th percentile $83,500
Employed locally 70
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,710
    25th
    $49,090
    50th (median)
    $59,060
    75th
    $65,770
    90th
    $83,500

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 15% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,620
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,180
    Tucson, AZ $58,760
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,940
    Yuma, AZ $50,210
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,300

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$30,640
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,610
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,150
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$51,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,830
    Instructional Coordinators$49,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Flagstaff, AZ is $28.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 8.2% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,710 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,090.