Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $53,320 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.64
10th percentile $24,940
90th percentile $62,500
Employed locally 80
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,940
    25th
    $37,260
    50th (median)
    $53,320
    75th
    $61,800
    90th
    $62,500

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 9% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $63,170
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,170
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $62,960
    Knoxville, TN $61,150
    Johnson City, TN $60,730
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $59,760

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,390
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,880
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,500
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,600
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $22,270

    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, TN is $25.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.31 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, TN is 17.1% 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 $24,940 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,260.