Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,880 -10% vs national
Median hourly $27.83
10th percentile $46,860
90th percentile $67,720
Employed locally 80
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,860
    25th
    $47,730
    50th (median)
    $57,880
    75th
    $60,510
    90th
    $67,720

    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

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,260
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,810
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $59,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,180
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $58,360
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Puerto Rico is $27.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Puerto Rico is 10% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,860 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,730.