Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $49,940 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.01
10th percentile $33,870
90th percentile $78,760
Employed locally 250
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,870
    25th
    $38,760
    50th (median)
    $49,940
    75th
    $62,300
    90th
    $78,760

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,450
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,290
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,290
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southwest New York is $24.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Southwest New York is 22.4% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,870 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,760.