Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,910 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $24,160
90th percentile $71,320
Employed locally 250
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,160
    25th
    $34,530
    50th (median)
    $60,910
    75th
    $68,740
    90th
    $71,320

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,340
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,240
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $24,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $23,140
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $56,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Northeast Alabama is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Northeast Alabama is 5.3% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $24,160 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,530.