Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $47,440 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $30,930
90th percentile $86,760
Employed locally 340
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,930
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $47,440
    75th
    $62,280
    90th
    $86,760

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 49% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 51% 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
    Connecticut $76,380
    Duluth, MN-WI $72,480
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $69,700
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $64,860
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $63,800
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $63,470

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,450
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,370
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $39,400
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,830
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $44,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Provo, UT is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Provo, UT is 26.2% 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 Provo?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,930 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.