Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $47,490 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $44,300
90th percentile $63,500
Employed locally 250
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,300
    25th
    $47,250
    50th (median)
    $47,490
    75th
    $61,130
    90th
    $63,500

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 25% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $69,880
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $64,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $64,480
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $64,250
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $62,560

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$55,020
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$35,380
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55,110
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,790
    Instructional Coordinators$53,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Tallahassee, FL is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Tallahassee, FL is 26.2% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,300 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,250.