Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $50,010 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.05
10th percentile $41,320
90th percentile $75,150
Employed locally 50
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,320
    25th
    $45,260
    50th (median)
    $50,010
    75th
    $65,410
    90th
    $75,150

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 21% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,750
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,330
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $23,910
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $53,820
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $69,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Wichita Falls, TX is $24.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 22.2% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,320 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,260.