Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $60,740 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $36,300
90th percentile $91,740
Employed locally 30
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,300
    25th
    $55,670
    50th (median)
    $60,740
    75th
    $71,840
    90th
    $91,740

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    Maryland $81,690
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $81,130

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,480
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,470
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,670
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $63,270
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Minot, ND is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Minot, ND is 5.6% 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,300 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,670.