Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $60,180 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $36,250
90th percentile $103,680
Employed locally 1,130
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,250
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $60,180
    75th
    $78,460
    90th
    $103,680

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 29% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,620
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,060
    Tucson, AZ $58,760
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,940
    Yuma, AZ $50,210
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,300

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,440
    Instructional Coordinators$63,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Phoenix, AZ is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 6.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,250 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.