Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $50,940 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.49
10th percentile $33,630
90th percentile $72,860
Employed locally 30
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,630
    25th
    $33,630
    50th (median)
    $50,940
    75th
    $57,330
    90th
    $72,860

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 9% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,620
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,180
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,060
    Tucson, AZ $58,760
    Yuma, AZ $50,210
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,300

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,330
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,640
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $32,070
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $24.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.29 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries?

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 20.8% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,630 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,630.