Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $50,090 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.08
10th percentile $24,880
90th percentile $73,510
Employed locally 120
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,880
    25th
    $41,390
    50th (median)
    $50,090
    75th
    $62,340
    90th
    $73,510

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,850
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,590
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,840
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,350
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southwest Minnesota is $24.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Southwest Minnesota is 22.1% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $24,880 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,390.