Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $61,850 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.74
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $91,000
Employed locally 180
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $46,350
    50th (median)
    $61,850
    75th
    $76,540
    90th
    $91,000

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 10% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $79,630
    Ithaca, NY $75,780
    Binghamton, NY $74,720
    Elmira, NY $73,850
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $73,630

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,720
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,950
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,340
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,800
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Utica, NY is $29.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Utica, NY is 3.8% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,350.