Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $61,900 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.76
10th percentile $35,500
90th percentile $104,450
Employed locally 60
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,500
    25th
    $49,170
    50th (median)
    $61,900
    75th
    $81,720
    90th
    $104,450

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 111% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,230
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $73,340
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $70,810
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $69,700
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $68,250
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $66,260

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,960
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,970
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,100
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Las Cruces, NM is $29.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 3.8% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,500 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,170.