Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $69,800 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.56
10th percentile $47,180
90th percentile $80,730
Employed locally 1,890
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,180
    25th
    $59,940
    50th (median)
    $69,800
    75th
    $75,650
    90th
    $80,730

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Laredo, TX $77,070
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $69,470
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,200
    Odessa, TX $68,760
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $67,120
    El Paso, TX $66,000

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Houston, TX is $33.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Houston, TX is 8.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,180 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,940.