Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $84,200 +30.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.48
10th percentile $61,790
90th percentile $123,590
Employed locally 350
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,790
    25th
    $73,670
    50th (median)
    $84,200
    75th
    $100,490
    90th
    $123,590

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 13% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,630
    Vineland, NJ $79,550
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $76,270
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $63,180

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,770
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,880
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,530
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,770
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Trenton, NJ is $40.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Trenton, NJ is 30.9% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,790 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,670.