Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,050 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $27,990
90th percentile $80,330
Employed locally 80
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,990
    25th
    $34,570
    50th (median)
    $49,050
    75th
    $66,210
    90th
    $80,330

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,010
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,820
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,630
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $65,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.63 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries?

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 23.7% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $27,990 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,570.