Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $76,880 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.96
10th percentile $47,750
90th percentile $97,420
Employed locally 130
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,750
    25th
    $60,720
    50th (median)
    $76,880
    75th
    $81,470
    90th
    $97,420

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Mankato, MN $74,950
    Duluth, MN-WI $72,480
    St. Cloud, MN $68,910
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,570
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $62,320

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,130
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$48,160
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Rochester, MN is $36.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Rochester, MN is 19.5% above 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,750 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,720.