Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $64,780 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.15
10th percentile $29,520
90th percentile $79,570
Employed locally 40
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,520
    25th
    $44,620
    50th (median)
    $64,780
    75th
    $76,560
    90th
    $79,570

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 2% 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
    Binghamton, NY $74,720
    Billings, MT $65,020
    Helena, MT $64,760
    Missoula, MT $62,470
    Bozeman, MT $62,020
    Sumter, SC $56,630

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,250
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,900
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,420
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,420
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,270
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Great Falls, MT is $31.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Great Falls, MT is 0.7% above 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,520 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,620.