Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,120 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.94
10th percentile $37,880
90th percentile $94,340
Employed locally 120
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,880
    25th
    $48,040
    50th (median)
    $58,120
    75th
    $83,670
    90th
    $94,340

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73,800
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32,830
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,180
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,660
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,680
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$50,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Maryland is $27.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Maryland is 9.6% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,880 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,040.