Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $70,780 +10% vs national
Median hourly $34.03
10th percentile $47,090
90th percentile $89,130
Employed locally 410
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,090
    25th
    $59,240
    50th (median)
    $70,780
    75th
    $80,170
    90th
    $89,130

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 4% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,630
    Ithaca, NY $75,780
    Binghamton, NY $74,720
    Elmira, NY $73,850
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $73,630

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,720
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,400
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,930
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$63,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Syracuse, NY is $34.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Syracuse, NY is 10% above 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,090 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,240.