Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $69,880 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.60
10th percentile $46,380
90th percentile $79,980
Employed locally 70
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,380
    25th
    $49,600
    50th (median)
    $69,880
    75th
    $79,280
    90th
    $79,980

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 103% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 3% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $64,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $64,480
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $64,250
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $62,560
    Florence, SC $62,530

    Related occupations in Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,030
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27,300
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,770
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$32,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Panama City, FL is $33.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Panama City, FL is 8.6% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,380 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,600.