Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $61,250 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.45
10th percentile $27,480
90th percentile $71,140
Employed locally 130
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,480
    25th
    $35,990
    50th (median)
    $61,250
    75th
    $63,150
    90th
    $71,140

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,760
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,710
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $23,490
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $25,590
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $18,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southwest Alabama is $29.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Southwest Alabama is 4.8% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $27,480 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,990.