Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $62,560 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $47,470
90th percentile $81,700
Employed locally 1,010
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,470
    25th
    $51,060
    50th (median)
    $62,560
    75th
    $72,250
    90th
    $81,700

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 12% 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
    Florence, SC $62,530

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,900
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,470
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,690
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,150
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Tampa, FL is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Tampa, FL is 2.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,470 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,060.