Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $56,960 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.38
10th percentile $44,360
90th percentile $84,950
Employed locally 60
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,360
    25th
    $45,710
    50th (median)
    $56,960
    75th
    $69,850
    90th
    $84,950

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $79,840
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Minnesota $75,260
    Elmira, NY $73,850
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $72,090

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,450
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,990
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,450
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$42,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Muskegon, MI is $27.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Muskegon, MI is 11.4% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,360 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,710.