Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $50,210 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.14
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $65,160
Employed locally 60
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $34,250
    50th (median)
    $50,210
    75th
    $57,340
    90th
    $65,160

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,620
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,180
    Flagstaff, AZ $59,060
    Tucson, AZ $58,760
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $50,940
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,300

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,950
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,850
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$47,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,160
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$47,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Yuma, AZ is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Yuma, AZ is 21.9% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,250.