Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Kansas earn a median salary of $55,323 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -14% vs the national median of $64,320. An estimated 4,370 librarians and media collections specialists are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $30,260 to $65,360 depending on location.
$55,323
Avg median salary in Kansas
$65,360
Highest paying metro
$30,260
Lowest paying metro
4,370
Employed in Kansas
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inLibrarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | $65,360 | $57,440 | $73,760 | 240 |
| Lawrence, KS | $62,360 | $58,540 | $78,350 | 110 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $61,990 | $48,870 | $76,180 | 1,080 |
| Topeka, KS | $61,260 | $49,450 | $70,030 | 130 |
| Manhattan, KS | $59,500 | $43,590 | $63,450 | 80 |
| West Arkansas | $57,010 | $50,210 | $59,900 | 150 |
| Arkansas | $56,770 | $47,020 | $62,640 | 1,470 |
| South Arkansas | $52,160 | $47,080 | $56,960 | 190 |
| East Arkansas | $51,580 | $49,990 | $57,850 | 80 |
| North Arkansas | $50,300 | $35,700 | $55,670 | 200 |
| Kansas | $30,260 | $17,450 | $54,610 | 640 |