Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $64,250 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.89
10th percentile $35,310
90th percentile $73,970
Employed locally 40
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,310
    25th
    $51,720
    50th (median)
    $64,250
    75th
    $73,970
    90th
    $73,970

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 31% 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
    Laredo, TX $77,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,800
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $69,470
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,200
    Odessa, TX $68,760
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $67,120

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,120
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,880
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,820
    Instructional Coordinators$77,140
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Midland, TX is $30.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Midland, TX is 0.1% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,310 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,720.