Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $46,810 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.50
10th percentile $33,150
90th percentile $60,290
Employed locally 160
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,150
    25th
    $40,840
    50th (median)
    $46,810
    75th
    $56,330
    90th
    $60,290

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $45,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,380
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,420
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,470
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southeast Missouri is $22.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Southeast Missouri is 27.2% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,150 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,840.