Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Northwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $61,950 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.78
10th percentile $28,700
90th percentile $71,140
Employed locally 90
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,700
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $61,950
    75th
    $64,850
    90th
    $71,140

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,590
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,800
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,190
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$21,480
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$57,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Northwest Alabama is $29.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Northwest Alabama is 3.7% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $28,700 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.