Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $60,230 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.96
10th percentile $49,500
90th percentile $80,580
Employed locally 170
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,500
    25th
    $49,960
    50th (median)
    $60,230
    75th
    $72,800
    90th
    $80,580

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,030
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,870
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Northwest Minnesota is $28.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Northwest Minnesota is 6.4% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,500 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,960.