Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $63,820 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.68
10th percentile $46,560
90th percentile $90,520
Employed locally 50
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,560
    25th
    $55,890
    50th (median)
    $63,820
    75th
    $80,250
    90th
    $90,520

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 20% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Madison, WI $77,000
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $76,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $72,530

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,750
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $40,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,900
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Kenosha, WI is $30.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Kenosha, WI is 0.8% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,560 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,890.