Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $59,470 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.59
10th percentile $34,330
90th percentile $83,260
Employed locally 80
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,330
    25th
    $44,460
    50th (median)
    $59,470
    75th
    $64,410
    90th
    $83,260

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 20% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,900
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $82,550
    Charlottesville, VA $81,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,160
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $74,760

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,670
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $32,870
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,020
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Springfield, IL is $28.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Springfield, IL is 7.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,330 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,460.