Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $72,090 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.66
10th percentile $40,010
90th percentile $102,960
Employed locally 220
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,010
    25th
    $61,340
    50th (median)
    $72,090
    75th
    $79,480
    90th
    $102,960

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 102% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 2% above 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $79,840
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Minnesota $75,260
    Elmira, NY $73,850
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $69,700

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$38,450
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,600
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,870
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,720
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$133,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Lansing, MI is $34.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Lansing, MI is 12.1% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,010 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,340.