Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $54,290 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.10
10th percentile $36,340
90th percentile $77,000
Employed locally 500
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,340
    25th
    $41,720
    50th (median)
    $54,290
    75th
    $69,030
    90th
    $77,000

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 30% 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
    Bellingham, WA $98,760
    Washington $94,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $84,200
    Vineland, NJ $79,550
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $77,970

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,990
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,440
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,190
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Indianapolis, IN is $26.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 15.6% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,340 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,720.