Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $60,730 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $76,110
Employed locally 70
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $43,640
    50th (median)
    $60,730
    75th
    $66,020
    90th
    $76,110

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 108% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $63,170
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,170
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $62,960
    Knoxville, TN $61,150
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $59,760
    Cleveland, TN $59,310

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,210
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,390
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,180
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,010
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $25,520
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Johnson City, TN is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Johnson City, TN is 5.6% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,640.