Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $44,520 -30.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.41
10th percentile $29,910
90th percentile $86,360
Employed locally 90
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,910
    25th
    $34,820
    50th (median)
    $44,520
    75th
    $71,350
    90th
    $86,360

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,820
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,730
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,400
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,060
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Northwest Illinois is $21.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Northwest Illinois is 30.8% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,910 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,820.