Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $75,780 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.43
10th percentile $50,880
90th percentile $96,260
Employed locally 110
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,880
    25th
    $62,670
    50th (median)
    $75,780
    75th
    $78,500
    90th
    $96,260

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 104% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 4% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,630
    Binghamton, NY $74,720
    Elmira, NY $73,850
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $73,630
    Kingston, NY $71,430

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $127,430
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $138,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,180
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $96,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Ithaca, NY is $36.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Ithaca, NY is 17.8% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,880 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,670.