Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $58,090 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.93
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $65,960
Employed locally 70
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $48,400
    50th (median)
    $58,090
    75th
    $61,000
    90th
    $65,960

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Laredo, TX $77,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,800
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $69,470
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,200
    Odessa, TX $68,760
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $67,120

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,130
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,280
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $58,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Longview, TX is $27.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Longview, TX is 9.7% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,400.