Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $46,590 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $29,440
90th percentile $77,810
Employed locally 80
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,440
    25th
    $37,570
    50th (median)
    $46,590
    75th
    $63,290
    90th
    $77,810

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 66% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 34% 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
    Toledo, OH $64,380
    Springfield, OH $62,300
    Columbus, OH $61,820
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,700
    Cleveland, OH $61,470
    Johnson City, TN $60,730

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,810
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,840
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $73,280
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,080
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,330
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Sandusky, OH is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Sandusky, OH is 27.6% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,440 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,570.