Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $46,210 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.22
10th percentile $21,250
90th percentile $82,500
Employed locally 60
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,250
    25th
    $31,350
    50th (median)
    $46,210
    75th
    $66,800
    90th
    $82,500

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 60% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 40% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $78,050
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,780
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $76,590
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $72,530
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $64,860
    Midland, TX $64,250

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,390
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,410
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $34,600
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Idaho Falls, ID is $22.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 28.2% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $21,250 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,350.