Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $50,710 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.38
10th percentile $33,300
90th percentile $78,020
Employed locally 50
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,300
    25th
    $41,220
    50th (median)
    $50,710
    75th
    $60,970
    90th
    $78,020

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 15% 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
    Bellingham, WA $98,760
    Washington $94,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $84,200
    Vineland, NJ $79,550
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $77,970

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,210
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,660
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $136,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,140
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $109,110
    Farm and Home Management Educators $63,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Lafayette, IN is $24.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Lafayette, IN is 21.2% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,300 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,220.