Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $64,760 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.14
10th percentile $42,490
90th percentile $79,120
Employed locally 60
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,490
    25th
    $60,390
    50th (median)
    $64,760
    75th
    $72,900
    90th
    $79,120

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 13% 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
    Great Falls, MT $64,780
    Missoula, MT $62,470
    Bozeman, MT $62,020
    Sumter, SC $56,630

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,040
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,500
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,610
    Instructional Coordinators $59,230
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Helena, MT is $31.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Helena, 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,490 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,390.