Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $66,270 +3% vs national
Median hourly $31.86
10th percentile $43,440
90th percentile $76,810
Employed locally 50
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,440
    25th
    $55,220
    50th (median)
    $66,270
    75th
    $76,810
    90th
    $76,810

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 101% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 1% above 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
    Elizabethtown, KY $74,280
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $64,680
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $64,120
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,910
    Kentucky $63,460
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,200

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,960
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,930
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,150
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,030
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,290
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $49,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Owensboro, KY is $31.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Owensboro, KY is 3% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,440 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,220.