Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $55,110 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.50
10th percentile $48,480
90th percentile $74,690
Employed locally 160
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,480
    25th
    $49,690
    50th (median)
    $55,110
    75th
    $63,360
    90th
    $74,690

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 25% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $69,880
    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

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,470
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,880
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,470
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,830
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$48,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Pensacola, FL is $26.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Pensacola, FL is 14.3% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,480 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,690.