Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $62,470 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.03
10th percentile $39,080
90th percentile $88,660
Employed locally 50
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,080
    25th
    $50,950
    50th (median)
    $62,470
    75th
    $72,470
    90th
    $88,660

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 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
    Binghamton, NY $74,720
    Billings, MT $65,020
    Great Falls, MT $64,780
    Helena, MT $64,760
    Bozeman, MT $62,020
    Sumter, SC $56,630

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,310
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,360
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,260
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Missoula, MT is $30.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Missoula, MT is 2.9% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,080 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,950.