Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $61,480 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.56
10th percentile $37,920
90th percentile $71,340
Employed locally 30
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,920
    25th
    $50,240
    50th (median)
    $61,480
    75th
    $67,710
    90th
    $71,340

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 13% 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 Sherman, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,420
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,900
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School $62,350
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Sherman, TX is $29.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Sherman, TX is 4.4% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,920 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,240.