Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $77,070 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.05
10th percentile $54,030
90th percentile $78,820
Employed locally 100
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,030
    25th
    $67,150
    50th (median)
    $77,070
    75th
    $78,820
    90th
    $78,820

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 123% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,800
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $69,470
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,200
    Odessa, TX $68,760
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $67,120
    El Paso, TX $66,000

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,980
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,810
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,360
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,100
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Laredo, TX is $37.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Laredo, TX is 19.8% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,030 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,150.