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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$78,590
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.0% vs 2024
$84,890
Mean Salary
$78,590
Median Salary
$37.78
Hourly Rate
11,870 people work as Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in New York
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in New York earn a median salary of $78,590 per year ($6,549/month).
This is 16.4% above the national average of $67,495.
New York ranks #8 out of 51 states for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay.
Approximately 11,870 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 2.0% 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 New York
Salaries for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in New York range from $52,340 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $129,970 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $63,490 and $99,530.
Median $78,590
P10: $52,340P25: $63,490P75: $99,530P90: $129,970
10th
$52,340
25th
$63,490
Median
$78,590
75th
$99,530
90th
$129,970
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$52,340
$25.16
$4,361
25th Percentile
$63,490
$30.52
$5,290
Median (50th)
$78,590
$37.78
$6,549
75th Percentile
$99,530
$47.85
$8,294
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$129,970
$62.49
$10,830
Note: The mean (average) salary of $84,890 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#8
New York ranks #8 of 51 states
$67,495
National avg. for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make in New York?
The median annual salary for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in New York is $78,590 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $84,890.
What is the salary range for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in New York?
Salaries for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in New York range from $52,340 at the 10th percentile to $129,970 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $63,490 and $99,530.
What is the starting salary for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in New York?
Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists positions in New York typically start around $52,340 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $63,490 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 11,870 people are employed as Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in New York is approximately $37.78 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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