Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $74,950 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.03
10th percentile $46,500
90th percentile $93,170
Employed locally 40
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,500
    25th
    $51,490
    50th (median)
    $74,950
    75th
    $80,280
    90th
    $93,170

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 100% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 0% above 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Rochester, MN $76,880
    Duluth, MN-WI $72,480
    St. Cloud, MN $68,910
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,570
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $62,320

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,430
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,730
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,960
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,990
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $35,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Mankato, MN is $36.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Mankato, MN is 16.5% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,500 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,490.