Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $61,080 -5% vs national
Median hourly $29.37
10th percentile $48,780
90th percentile $73,600
Employed locally 30
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,780
    25th
    $51,050
    50th (median)
    $61,080
    75th
    $65,610
    90th
    $73,600

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 110% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 10% above 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $98,670
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,110

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $52,670
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,080
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,480
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $52,100
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $56,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Hot Springs, AR is $29.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Hot Springs, AR is 5% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,780 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,050.