Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,910 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $30,620
90th percentile $91,950
Employed locally 110
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,620
    25th
    $39,330
    50th (median)
    $47,910
    75th
    $77,990
    90th
    $91,950

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,490
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,140
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,500
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $77,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 25.5% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,620 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,330.