Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $73,740 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.45
10th percentile $46,880
90th percentile $97,660
Employed locally 150
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,880
    25th
    $61,570
    50th (median)
    $73,740
    75th
    $91,540
    90th
    $97,660

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 3% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910
    California $86,590
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $81,760
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $81,130
    Ann Arbor, MI $79,840
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,770

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,830
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,800
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $84,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Salem, OR is $35.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Salem, OR is 14.6% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,880 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,570.