Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $58,760 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.25
10th percentile $46,550
90th percentile $80,650
Employed locally 340
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,550
    25th
    $49,640
    50th (median)
    $58,760
    75th
    $62,920
    90th
    $80,650

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,620
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,180
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,060
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,940
    Yuma, AZ $50,210
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,300

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,050
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,170
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,690
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $45,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,170
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Tucson, AZ is $28.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Tucson, AZ is 8.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,550 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,640.