Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $62,360 -3% vs national
Median hourly $29.98
10th percentile $49,720
90th percentile $98,260
Employed locally 110
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,720
    25th
    $58,540
    50th (median)
    $62,360
    75th
    $78,350
    90th
    $98,260

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $74,510
    Wichita, KS $65,360
    Clarksville, TN-KY $63,170
    Kansas City, MO-KS $61,990
    Jackson, MI $61,410
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $61,370

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$21,520
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,750
    Instructional Coordinators$60,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,200
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary$162,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Lawrence, KS is $29.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Lawrence, KS is 3% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,720 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,540.