Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $48,060 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $21,020
90th percentile $62,430
Employed locally 100
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,020
    25th
    $29,610
    50th (median)
    $48,060
    75th
    $57,560
    90th
    $62,430

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$46,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23,720
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$18,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southwest Oklahoma is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 25.3% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $21,020 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,610.