Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $58,010 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.89
10th percentile $28,420
90th percentile $76,350
Employed locally 200
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,420
    25th
    $35,180
    50th (median)
    $58,010
    75th
    $69,960
    90th
    $76,350

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,210
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,300
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,600
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,520
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Northeast Nebraska is $27.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Northeast Nebraska is 9.8% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $28,420 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,180.