Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $70,170 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.74
10th percentile $42,330
90th percentile $77,970
Employed locally 40
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,330
    25th
    $58,020
    50th (median)
    $70,170
    75th
    $77,190
    90th
    $77,970

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $77,770
    Madison, WI $77,000
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $76,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,660
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $72,530

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,530
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,720
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,330
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Wausau, WI is $33.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Wausau, WI is 9.1% above 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,330 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,020.