Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $69,700 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.51
10th percentile $49,500
90th percentile $92,730
Employed locally 150
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,500
    25th
    $55,450
    50th (median)
    $69,700
    75th
    $78,520
    90th
    $92,730

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,760
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,670
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,950
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,540
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,850
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southeast Minnesota is $33.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Southeast Minnesota is 8.4% above 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,500 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,450.