Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $51,930 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.96
10th percentile $29,010
90th percentile $68,480
Employed locally 160
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,010
    25th
    $38,630
    50th (median)
    $51,930
    75th
    $59,970
    90th
    $68,480

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,170
    Williamsport, PA $54,540
    Jackson, MS $47,620
    Hattiesburg, MS $39,030

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,260
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,670
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,490
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,210
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $50,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Gulfport, MS is $24.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Gulfport, MS is 19.3% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,010 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,630.