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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Oregon
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make in Oregon?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$78,070
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.6% vs 2024
$78,580
Mean Salary
$78,070
Median Salary
$37.53
Hourly Rate
1,690 people work as Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Oregon
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary by percentile in Oregon
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Oregon earn a median salary of $78,070 per year ($6,505/month).
This is 15.7% above the national average of $67,495.
Oregon ranks #11 out of 51 states for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay.
Approximately 1,690 people work in this occupation across Oregon.
Salaries increased by 3.6% 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 Oregon
Salaries for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Oregon range from $43,740 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $116,250 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,220 and $93,620.
Median $78,070
P10: $43,740P25: $60,220P75: $93,620P90: $116,250
10th
$43,740
25th
$60,220
Median
$78,070
75th
$93,620
90th
$116,250
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,740
$21.03
$3,645
25th Percentile
$60,220
$28.95
$5,018
Median (50th)
$78,070
$37.53
$6,505
75th Percentile
$93,620
$45.01
$7,801
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$116,250
$55.89
$9,687
Note: The mean (average) salary of $78,580 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
Oregon ranks #11 of 51 states
$67,495
National avg. for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make in Oregon?
The median annual salary for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Oregon is $78,070 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $78,580.
What is the salary range for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Oregon?
Salaries for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Oregon range from $43,740 at the 10th percentile to $116,250 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,220 and $93,620.
What is the starting salary for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Oregon?
Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists positions in Oregon typically start around $43,740 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,220 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Oregon?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,690 people are employed as Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Oregon.
What is the hourly rate for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Oregon?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Oregon is approximately $37.53 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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