Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Glens Falls, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Glens Falls, NY

Median annual salary $59,140 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.43
10th percentile $33,720
90th percentile $93,150
Employed locally 90
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,720
    25th
    $47,490
    50th (median)
    $59,140
    75th
    $67,500
    90th
    $93,150

    Glens Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,953 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 21% 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
    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
    Elmira, NY $73,850
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $73,630

    Related occupations in Glens Falls, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,280
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,730
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,710
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73,470
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,100
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Glens Falls, NY is $28.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Glens Falls, NY is 8.1% 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 Glens Falls?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,720 per year in Glens Falls, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,490.