Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $62,810 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.20
10th percentile $46,120
90th percentile $74,960
Employed locally 770
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,120
    25th
    $58,960
    50th (median)
    $62,810
    75th
    $70,950
    90th
    $74,960

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 15% 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
    Laredo, TX $77,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,800
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $69,470
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,200
    Odessa, TX $68,760
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $67,120

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,600
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,270
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in San Antonio, TX is $30.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in San Antonio, TX is 2.3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,120 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,960.