Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $49,780 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.93
10th percentile $28,080
90th percentile $93,110
Employed locally 1,330
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,080
    25th
    $35,620
    50th (median)
    $49,780
    75th
    $72,850
    90th
    $93,110

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 33% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $89,080
    Napa, CA $82,690
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Lexington Park, MD $77,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $69,880

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,000
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,450
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,510
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$95,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Pittsburgh, PA is $23.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 22.6% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $28,080 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,620.