Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $61,040 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $47,440
90th percentile $80,730
Employed locally 140
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,440
    25th
    $55,670
    50th (median)
    $61,040
    75th
    $68,870
    90th
    $80,730

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 2% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,620
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,030
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,670
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Lubbock, TX is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Lubbock, TX is 5.1% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,440 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,670.