Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $63,040 -2% vs national
Median hourly $30.31
10th percentile $35,110
90th percentile $101,090
Employed locally 140
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,110
    25th
    $45,680
    50th (median)
    $63,040
    75th
    $78,060
    90th
    $101,090

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,900
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $81,130
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $76,640
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $64,770
    Jacksonville, FL $57,930
    Greenville, NC $57,330

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,540
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,290
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $48,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Reno, NV is $30.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Reno, NV is 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,110 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,680.