Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $57,810 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.79
10th percentile $25,440
90th percentile $68,300
Employed locally 60
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,440
    25th
    $38,610
    50th (median)
    $57,810
    75th
    $61,000
    90th
    $68,300

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 109% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 9% 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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,620
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$24,320
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$21,340
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$24,610
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$52,560
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$59,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Gadsden, AL is $27.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Gadsden, AL is 10.1% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $25,440 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,610.