Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $49,380 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.74
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $63,090
Employed locally 80
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $41,080
    50th (median)
    $49,380
    75th
    $59,350
    90th
    $63,090

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$46,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$46,660
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$45,820
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$43,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southwest Missouri is $23.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Southwest Missouri is 23.2% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,080.