Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $46,260 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.24
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $81,010
Employed locally 40
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $33,640
    50th (median)
    $46,260
    75th
    $59,390
    90th
    $81,010

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 78% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 22% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,620
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,180
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,060
    Tucson, AZ $58,760
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,940
    Yuma, AZ $50,210

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,090
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,110
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$34,220
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Sierra Vista, AZ is $22.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 28.1% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,640.