Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $64,480 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.00
10th percentile $49,570
90th percentile $108,150
Employed locally 1,610
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,570
    25th
    $53,000
    50th (median)
    $64,480
    75th
    $80,680
    90th
    $108,150

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 12% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $69,880
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $64,860
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $64,250
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $62,560
    Florence, SC $62,530

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,740
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Miami, FL is $31.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Miami, FL is 0.2% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,570 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,000.