Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $46,880 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.54
10th percentile $32,480
90th percentile $72,970
Employed locally 290
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,480
    25th
    $38,200
    50th (median)
    $46,880
    75th
    $64,810
    90th
    $72,970

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $42,790
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,750
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,380
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southwest Maine is $22.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Southwest Maine is 27.1% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,480 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,200.