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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$54,130
Median Annual Salary
▲
+16.2% vs 2024
$57,950
Mean Salary
$54,130
Median Salary
$26.02
Hourly Rate
650 people work as Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Idaho
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary by percentile in Idaho
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Idaho earn a median salary of $54,130 per year ($4,510/month).
This is 19.8% below the national average of $67,495.
Idaho ranks #46 out of 51 states for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay.
Approximately 650 people work in this occupation across Idaho.
Salaries increased by 16.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.88
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.88
Writing
3.62
Critical Thinking
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.61
English Language
4.39
Computers and Electronics
4.04
Education and Training
3.97
Administrative
3.84
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(64.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Idaho
Salaries for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Idaho range from $35,940 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $90,950 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,000 and $70,740.
Median $54,130
P10: $35,940P25: $39,000P75: $70,740P90: $90,950
10th
$35,940
25th
$39,000
Median
$54,130
75th
$70,740
90th
$90,950
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,940
$17.28
$2,995
25th Percentile
$39,000
$18.75
$3,250
Median (50th)
$54,130
$26.02
$4,510
75th Percentile
$70,740
$34.01
$5,895
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$90,950
$43.73
$7,579
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,950 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#46
Idaho ranks #46 of 51 states
$67,495
National avg. for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make in Idaho?
The median annual salary for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Idaho is $54,130 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,950.
What is the salary range for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Idaho?
Salaries for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Idaho range from $35,940 at the 10th percentile to $90,950 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,000 and $70,740.
What is the starting salary for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Idaho?
Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists positions in Idaho typically start around $35,940 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,000 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Idaho?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 650 people are employed as Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Idaho.
What is the hourly rate for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Idaho?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Idaho is approximately $26.02 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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