Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $59,760 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.73
10th percentile $23,920
90th percentile $70,010
Employed locally 50
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,920
    25th
    $50,690
    50th (median)
    $59,760
    75th
    $61,330
    90th
    $70,010

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Laredo, TX $77,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,800
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $69,470
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,200
    Odessa, TX $68,760
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $67,120

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,660
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,990
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $18,610
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $76,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Tyler, TX is $28.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Tyler, TX is 7.1% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $23,920 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,690.