Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $62,940 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.26
10th percentile $30,370
90th percentile $77,940
Employed locally 180
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,370
    25th
    $58,840
    50th (median)
    $62,940
    75th
    $77,940
    90th
    $77,940

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 105% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 5% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    California $86,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,130

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,960
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$24,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$27,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $30.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 2.1% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,370 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,840.