Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $59,970 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $88,090
Employed locally 80
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $47,240
    50th (median)
    $59,970
    75th
    $77,880
    90th
    $88,090

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $82,550
    Charlottesville, VA $81,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,160
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $74,760

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,970
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,950
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,690
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,470
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Rockford, IL is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Rockford, IL is 6.8% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,240.