Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $77,770 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.39
10th percentile $56,070
90th percentile $96,560
Employed locally 1,480
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,070
    25th
    $62,330
    50th (median)
    $77,770
    75th
    $92,410
    90th
    $96,560

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 21% 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
    Rochester, MN $76,880
    Mankato, MN $74,950
    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 Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$42,010
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,680
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,670
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$43,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$48,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $37.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 20.9% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,070 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,330.