Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Kingston, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kingston, NY

Median annual salary $71,430 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.34
10th percentile $51,370
90th percentile $110,340
Employed locally 100
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,370
    25th
    $60,230
    50th (median)
    $71,430
    75th
    $84,500
    90th
    $110,340

    Kingston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,804 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 13% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,630
    Ithaca, NY $75,780
    Binghamton, NY $74,720
    Elmira, NY $73,850
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $73,630

    Related occupations in Kingston, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,510
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $104,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,920
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,090
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $82,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Kingston, NY is $34.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Kingston, NY is 11.1% above 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 Kingston?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,370 per year in Kingston, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,230.