Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $62,590 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.09
10th percentile $50,680
90th percentile $73,720
Employed locally 90
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,680
    25th
    $52,410
    50th (median)
    $62,590
    75th
    $62,590
    90th
    $73,720

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 21% 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
    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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$55,650
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,150
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,100
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$31,680
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Slidell, LA is $30.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Slidell, LA is 2.7% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,680 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,410.