Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Florence, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL

Median annual salary $59,530 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.62
10th percentile $23,250
90th percentile $69,620
Employed locally 70
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,250
    25th
    $38,340
    50th (median)
    $59,530
    75th
    $64,770
    90th
    $69,620

    Florence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 103% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 3% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    California $86,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,130

    Related occupations in Florence, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,350
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$18,760
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,730
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$23,060
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,740
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$54,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Florence, AL is $28.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Florence, AL is 7.4% 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 Florence?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $23,250 per year in Florence, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,340.