Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $47,490 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $84,990
Employed locally 30
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $39,530
    50th (median)
    $47,490
    75th
    $58,420
    90th
    $84,990

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Toledo, OH $64,380
    Springfield, OH $62,300
    Columbus, OH $61,820
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,700
    Cleveland, OH $61,470
    Johnson City, TN $60,730

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,830
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,840
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,760
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60,890
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Lima, OH is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Lima, OH is 26.2% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,530.