Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $57,750 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.76
10th percentile $35,910
90th percentile $75,630
Employed locally 120
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,910
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $57,750
    75th
    $58,680
    90th
    $75,630

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,320
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,730
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$53,980
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$52,340
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,200
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$61,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southwest Louisiana is $27.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Southwest Louisiana is 10.2% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,910 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.