Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $57,690 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $32,420
90th percentile $94,960
Employed locally 620
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,420
    25th
    $39,770
    50th (median)
    $57,690
    75th
    $78,390
    90th
    $94,960

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 61% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 39% 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
    Connecticut $76,380
    Duluth, MN-WI $72,480
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $69,700
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $64,860
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $63,800
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $63,470

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,190
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,580
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$177,220
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$39,200
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Salt Lake City, UT is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.23 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries?

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 10.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,420 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,770.