Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Pittsfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsfield, MA

Median annual salary $53,640 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.79
10th percentile $34,560
90th percentile $95,840
Employed locally 140
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,560
    25th
    $35,990
    50th (median)
    $53,640
    75th
    $75,150
    90th
    $95,840

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 26% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,810
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $98,670
    Yakima, WA $93,990
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    Maryland $81,690
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,130

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $39,920
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,020
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,760
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,470
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,720
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $58,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Pittsfield, MA is $25.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Pittsfield, MA is 16.6% 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 Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,560 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,990.