Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $62,120 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.87
10th percentile $45,240
90th percentile $102,970
Employed locally 120
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,240
    25th
    $50,930
    50th (median)
    $62,120
    75th
    $78,100
    90th
    $102,970

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,130
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,550
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $82,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,640
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $62,360
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $80,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Massachusetts is $29.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Massachusetts is 3.4% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,240 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,930.