Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $60,670 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $23,550
90th percentile $78,360
Employed locally 50
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,550
    25th
    $45,670
    50th (median)
    $60,670
    75th
    $73,330
    90th
    $78,360

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,570
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,880
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,130
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southwest Montana is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Southwest Montana is 5.7% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $23,550 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,670.