Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,830 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.32
10th percentile $39,500
90th percentile $81,020
Employed locally 40
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,500
    25th
    $49,440
    50th (median)
    $56,830
    75th
    $68,080
    90th
    $81,020

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,680
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,960
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,570
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Northwestern Wisconsin is $27.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.61 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Wisconsin above or below average for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries?

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 11.6% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,500 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,440.