Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $81,130 +26.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.00
10th percentile $63,970
90th percentile $97,960
Employed locally 450
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,970
    25th
    $70,180
    50th (median)
    $81,130
    75th
    $95,270
    90th
    $97,960

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 110% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,900
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $76,640
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $64,770
    Reno, NV $63,040
    Jacksonville, FL $57,930
    Greenville, NC $57,330

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,420
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$21,320
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,620
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Las Vegas, NV is $39.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Las Vegas, NV is 26.1% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $63,970 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,180.