Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $77,000 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.02
10th percentile $46,650
90th percentile $95,180
Employed locally 410
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,650
    25th
    $61,290
    50th (median)
    $77,000
    75th
    $78,980
    90th
    $95,180

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $76,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $72,530
    Duluth, MN-WI $72,480

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,330
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$82,060
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$46,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Madison, WI is $37.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Madison, WI is 19.7% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,650 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,290.