Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $59,060 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.39
10th percentile $31,010
90th percentile $96,820
Employed locally 360
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,010
    25th
    $46,570
    50th (median)
    $59,060
    75th
    $67,730
    90th
    $96,820

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,220
    Roanoke, VA $66,420
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $61,060
    Kokomo, IN $60,400
    Lawton, OK $60,300
    Oklahoma City, OK $59,020

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,460
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,650
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,080
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$25,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Tulsa, OK is $28.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Tulsa, OK is 8.2% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,010 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,570.