Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $61,260 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.45
10th percentile $43,300
90th percentile $78,000
Employed locally 130
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,300
    25th
    $49,450
    50th (median)
    $61,260
    75th
    $70,030
    90th
    $78,000

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $74,510
    Wichita, KS $65,360
    Clarksville, TN-KY $63,170
    Lawrence, KS $62,360
    Kansas City, MO-KS $61,990
    Jackson, MI $61,410

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,770
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,330
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,280
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,780
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Topeka, KS is $29.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Topeka, KS is 4.8% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,300 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,450.