Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $65,360 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.42
10th percentile $46,040
90th percentile $77,410
Employed locally 240
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,040
    25th
    $57,440
    50th (median)
    $65,360
    75th
    $73,760
    90th
    $77,410

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 5% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $74,510
    Clarksville, TN-KY $63,170
    Lawrence, KS $62,360
    Kansas City, MO-KS $61,990
    Jackson, MI $61,410
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $61,370

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$32,340
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,580
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$101,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Wichita, KS is $31.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Wichita, KS is 1.6% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,040 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,440.