Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Missouri
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Missouri earn a median salary of $51,120 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.5% vs the national median of $64,320. An estimated 3,290 librarians and media collections specialists are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $45,430 to $61,990 depending on location.
$51,120
Avg median salary in Missouri
$61,990
Highest paying metro
$45,430
Lowest paying metro
3,290
Employed in Missouri
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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $61,990 | $48,870 | $76,180 | 1,080 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $59,450 | $45,570 | $65,200 | 80 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $58,480 | $45,280 | $71,610 | 1,100 |
| Columbia, MO | $50,790 | $42,890 | $66,370 | 120 |
| Southwest Missouri | $49,380 | $41,080 | $59,350 | 80 |
| Springfield, MO | $48,840 | $40,050 | $60,420 | 180 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $48,210 | $41,970 | $57,540 | 90 |
| Central Missouri | $46,960 | $42,560 | $59,130 | 170 |
| Southeast Missouri | $46,810 | $40,840 | $56,330 | 160 |
| North Missouri | $45,980 | $39,130 | $57,270 | 180 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $45,430 | $37,790 | $57,290 | 50 |