Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $60,620 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $40,720
90th percentile $91,100
Employed locally 130
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,720
    25th
    $45,610
    50th (median)
    $60,620
    75th
    $76,980
    90th
    $91,100

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $79,840
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Minnesota $75,260
    Elmira, NY $73,850
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $72,090

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,340
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$70,000
    Tutors$37,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Kalamazoo, MI is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 5.8% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,720 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,610.