Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $47,620 -26% vs national
Median hourly $22.90
10th percentile $24,070
90th percentile $62,380
Employed locally 300
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,070
    25th
    $33,590
    50th (median)
    $47,620
    75th
    $60,310
    90th
    $62,380

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 21% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,170
    Williamsport, PA $54,540
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $51,930
    Hattiesburg, MS $39,030

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,570
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,690
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$21,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,200
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$168,850
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$26,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Jackson, MS is $22.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Jackson, MS is 26% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $24,070 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,590.