Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $61,000 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.33
10th percentile $43,350
90th percentile $75,880
Employed locally 260
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,350
    25th
    $51,910
    50th (median)
    $61,000
    75th
    $68,070
    90th
    $75,880

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $98,670
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,110

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,030
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,160
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,280
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,960
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $178,830
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Little Rock, AR is $29.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Little Rock, AR is 5.2% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,350 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,910.