How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Arkansas?
$56,800a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Arkansas. That is $27.31 an hour or $4,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.31
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,640Median: $56,800Highest 10%: $73,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,640 | $15.21 | |
| 25th | $42,920 | $20.63 | |
| Median | $56,800 | $27.31 | |
| 75th | $63,160 | $30.37 | |
| 90th | $73,210 | $35.20 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $65,820 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $62,900 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $62,770 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $62,060 |
| Little Rock, AR | $61,720 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $59,260 |
| Texarkana, TX | $56,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 42. Iowa | $58,440 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $58,180 |
| 44. Mississippi | $56,970 |
| 45. Arkansas | $56,800 |
| 46. Idaho | $54,130 |
| 47. Utah | $53,730 |
| 48. Indiana | $53,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $27.31 ($56,800 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $56,800 against $68,270 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Arkansas ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $65,820 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.