Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,690 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $23,470
90th percentile $72,870
Employed locally 120
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,470
    25th
    $33,250
    50th (median)
    $58,690
    75th
    $65,410
    90th
    $72,870

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,110
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,790
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,930
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $77,940
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $24,990
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southeast Alabama is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Southeast Alabama is 8.8% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $23,470 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,250.