Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $61,150 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.40
10th percentile $36,550
90th percentile $72,850
Employed locally 350
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,550
    25th
    $49,430
    50th (median)
    $61,150
    75th
    $61,880
    90th
    $72,850

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 12% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $63,170
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,170
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $62,960
    Johnson City, TN $60,730
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $59,760
    Cleveland, TN $59,310

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,370
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,800
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,060
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$66,670
    Instructional Coordinators$63,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Knoxville, TN is $29.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Knoxville, TN is 4.9% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,550 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,430.