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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,700
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.5% vs 2024
$69,420
Mean Salary
$62,700
Median Salary
$30.14
Hourly Rate
5,390 people work as Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Illinois
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Illinois earn a median salary of $62,700 per year ($5,225/month).
This is 7.1% below the national average of $67,495.
Illinois ranks #29 out of 51 states for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay.
Approximately 5,390 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 0.5% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Illinois range from $38,650 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $103,540 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,720 and $80,690.
Median $62,700
P10: $38,650P25: $49,720P75: $80,690P90: $103,540
10th
$38,650
25th
$49,720
Median
$62,700
75th
$80,690
90th
$103,540
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,650
$18.58
$3,220
25th Percentile
$49,720
$23.90
$4,143
Median (50th)
$62,700
$30.14
$5,225
75th Percentile
$80,690
$38.79
$6,724
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$103,540
$49.78
$8,628
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,420 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#29
Illinois ranks #29 of 51 states
$67,495
National avg. for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Illinois is $62,700 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,420.
What is the salary range for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Illinois?
Salaries for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Illinois range from $38,650 at the 10th percentile to $103,540 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,720 and $80,690.
What is the starting salary for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Illinois?
Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists positions in Illinois typically start around $38,650 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,720 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,390 people are employed as Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Illinois is approximately $30.14 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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