Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $68,760 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.06
10th percentile $54,160
90th percentile $74,300
Employed locally 30
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,160
    25th
    $57,010
    50th (median)
    $68,760
    75th
    $74,300
    90th
    $74,300

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 3% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Laredo, TX $77,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,800
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $69,470
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,200
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $67,120
    El Paso, TX $66,000

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$25,220
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,840
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$59,960
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Odessa, TX is $33.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Odessa, TX is 6.9% above 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,160 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,010.