Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,190 -29.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.73
10th percentile $29,810
90th percentile $72,610
Employed locally 140
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,810
    25th
    $35,640
    50th (median)
    $45,190
    75th
    $58,700
    90th
    $72,610

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,050
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,000
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,350
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,390
    Special Education Teachers, All Other$75,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southern Michigan is $21.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Southern Michigan is 29.7% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,810 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,640.