Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $60,770 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.22
10th percentile $46,540
90th percentile $75,350
Employed locally 150
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,540
    25th
    $60,770
    50th (median)
    $60,770
    75th
    $61,890
    90th
    $75,350

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 111% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 11% above 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $98,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,660
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,110

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,670
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,410
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $108,970
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,500
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Shreveport, LA is $29.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Shreveport, LA is 5.5% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,540 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,770.