Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $64,020 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.78
10th percentile $50,770
90th percentile $83,380
Employed locally 60
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,770
    25th
    $58,860
    50th (median)
    $64,020
    75th
    $77,020
    90th
    $83,380

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 12% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Madison, WI $77,000
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $76,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $72,530

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,260
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,820
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,750
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,590
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $60,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Oshkosh, WI is $30.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Oshkosh, WI is 0.5% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,770 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,860.