Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $56,990 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.40
10th percentile $31,440
90th percentile $83,830
Employed locally 50
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,440
    25th
    $50,000
    50th (median)
    $56,990
    75th
    $70,700
    90th
    $83,830

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 2% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $79,840
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Minnesota $75,260
    Elmira, NY $73,850
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $72,090

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,350
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,700
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $77,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Saginaw, MI is $27.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Saginaw, MI is 11.4% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,440 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,000.