Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $45,610 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $28,450
90th percentile $73,520
Employed locally 40
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,450
    25th
    $37,570
    50th (median)
    $45,610
    75th
    $57,230
    90th
    $73,520

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 59% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 41% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $79,840
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Minnesota $75,260
    Elmira, NY $73,850
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $72,090

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,820
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,910
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,830
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $44,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Traverse City, MI is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Traverse City, MI is 29.1% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $28,450 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,570.