Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library's media equipment.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,310 | $55,200 | $26.54 | |
| Alaska | 570 | $52,540 | $25.26 | |
| Arizona | 1,830 | $53,280 | $25.62 | |
| Arkansas | 1,360 | $52,730 | $25.35 | |
| California | 8,670 | $80,740 | $38.82 | |
| Colorado | 2,060 | $62,650 | $30.12 | |
| Connecticut | 2,160 | $70,910 | $34.09 | |
| Delaware | 350 | $71,750 | $34.49 | |
| District of Columbia | 1,000 | $87,540 | $42.09 | |
| Florida | 6,260 | $58,740 | $28.24 | |
| Georgia | 3,040 | $66,310 | $31.88 | |
| Hawaii | 290 | $71,990 | $34.61 | |
| Idaho | 590 | $45,870 | $22.05 | |
| Illinois | 5,850 | $60,910 | $29.28 | |
| Indiana | 2,230 | $49,960 | $24.02 | |
| Iowa | 1,760 | $52,200 | $25.09 | |
| Kansas | 1,360 | $58,310 | $28.03 | |
| Kentucky | 2,000 | $58,000 | $27.88 | |
| Louisiana | 3,070 | $56,460 | $27.14 | |
| Maine | 770 | $55,550 | $26.71 | |
| Maryland | 3,210 | $77,780 | $37.39 | |
| Massachusetts | 4,530 | $73,260 | $35.22 | |
| Michigan | 3,180 | $55,640 | $26.75 | |
| Minnesota | 2,330 | $65,710 | $31.59 | |
| Mississippi | 1,380 | $44,240 | $21.27 | |
| Missouri | 2,790 | $56,990 | $27.40 | |
| Montana | 670 | $53,470 | $25.71 | |
| Nebraska | 970 | $55,780 | $26.82 | |
| Nevada | 580 | $73,300 | $35.24 | |
| New Hampshire | 1,050 | $63,270 | $30.42 | |
| New Jersey | 3,880 | $73,510 | $35.34 | |
| New Mexico | 600 | $52,570 | $25.27 | |
| New York | 11,620 | $76,310 | $36.69 | |
| North Carolina | 4,070 | $59,620 | $28.66 | |
| North Dakota | 430 | $57,640 | $27.71 | |
| Ohio | 4,090 | $54,420 | $26.16 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,740 | $51,100 | $24.57 | |
| Oregon | 1,690 | $63,200 | $30.39 | |
| Pennsylvania | 4,830 | $61,240 | $29.44 | |
| Rhode Island | 710 | $69,080 | $33.21 | |
| South Carolina | 1,740 | $59,120 | $28.42 | |
| South Dakota | 490 | $47,170 | $22.68 | |
| Tennessee | 2,260 | $56,780 | $27.30 | |
| Texas | 9,760 | $61,330 | $29.49 | |
| Utah | 1,390 | $48,850 | $23.48 | |
| Vermont | 630 | $56,950 | $27.38 | |
| Virginia | 4,210 | $70,250 | $33.77 | |
| Washington | 2,320 | $85,690 | $41.20 | |
| West Virginia | 470 | $47,900 | $23.03 | |
| Wisconsin | 2,300 | $59,000 | $28.36 | |
| Wyoming | 320 | $51,870 | $24.94 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on integrating technology into educational curricula. Includes instruction in foundations of educational technology, computer applications, utilizing technology for assessment, multimedia instruction, web-based instruction, distance education, and designing and producing educational software and materials.
A program that prepares individuals to serve as librarians and media specialists in elementary and secondary schools as well as special instructional centers.
A program that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to develop, organize, store, retrieve, administer, and facilitate the use of local, remote, and networked collections of information in print, audiovisual, and electronic formats and that prepares individuals for professional service as librarians and information consultants.
A program that prepares individuals to provide library and information services and programming for children and young adults. Includes instruction in information needs of children and young adults, resources and services for children and young adults, literature for youth, storytelling, multi-ethnic materials, library management, and information technology for librarians.
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$64,180 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Master's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as librarians and media collections specialists.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 2%
- College dropout 8%
- Associate’s degree 4%
- Bachelor’s degree 23%
- Master’s degree 58%
- Doctorate degree 5%
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