How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Alabama?
$64,650a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Alabama. That is $31.08 an hour or $5,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.08
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,890Median: $64,650Highest 10%: $78,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $52,400 | $25.19 | |
| Median | $64,650 | $31.08 | |
| 75th | $74,090 | $35.62 | |
| 90th | $78,310 | $37.65 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $71,690 |
| Decatur, AL | $68,220 |
| Mobile, AL | $68,200 |
| Daphne, AL | $67,550 |
| Huntsville, AL | $66,750 |
| Anniston, AL | $65,540 |
| Birmingham, AL | $65,450 |
| Auburn, AL | $64,240 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $63,800 |
| Florence, AL | $63,170 |
| Dothan, AL | $63,040 |
| Montgomery, AL | $62,730 |
| Gadsden, AL | $61,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 20. Florida | $67,060 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $66,870 |
| 22. Kentucky | $65,200 |
| 23. Alabama | $64,650 |
| 24. Nebraska | $64,060 |
| 25. Montana | $63,870 |
| 26. New Hampshire | $63,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $31.08 ($64,650 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $64,650 against $68,270 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Alabama rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Alabama ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $71,690 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.