Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $59,220 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $46,470
90th percentile $78,760
Employed locally 40
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,470
    25th
    $49,500
    50th (median)
    $59,220
    75th
    $72,800
    90th
    $78,760

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,250
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,060
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,140
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $41,540
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Northeast Minnesota is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Northeast Minnesota is 7.9% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,470 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,500.