Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $45,900 -28.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.07
10th percentile $29,050
90th percentile $74,280
Employed locally 110
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,050
    25th
    $32,760
    50th (median)
    $45,900
    75th
    $64,670
    90th
    $74,280

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$24,960
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,100
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,130
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Northwest Nebraska is $22.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Northwest Nebraska is 28.6% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,050 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,760.