Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $75,560 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.33
10th percentile $50,580
90th percentile $102,530
Employed locally 840
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,580
    25th
    $61,390
    50th (median)
    $75,560
    75th
    $95,500
    90th
    $102,530

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 19% 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
    District of Columbia $93,740
    New Haven, CT $81,580
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $78,050
    Connecticut $76,380
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,930
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $66,650

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $78,160
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,270
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $62,880
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,890
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Hartford, CT is $36.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Hartford, CT is 17.5% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,580 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,390.