Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $61,510 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.57
10th percentile $48,780
90th percentile $62,410
Employed locally 60
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,780
    25th
    $53,550
    50th (median)
    $61,510
    75th
    $61,510
    90th
    $62,410

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 4% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $98,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,660
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,110

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$51,600
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,900
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,120
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$51,710
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary$108,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Houma, LA is $29.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Houma, LA is 4.4% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,780 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,550.