How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Indiana?
$53,500a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Indiana. That is $25.72 an hour or $4,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.72
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,520Median: $53,500Highest 10%: $79,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,520 | $15.63 | |
| 25th | $41,120 | $19.77 | |
| Median | $53,500 | $25.72 | |
| 75th | $65,720 | $31.60 | |
| 90th | $79,300 | $38.13 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $71,260 |
| Chicago, IL | $66,250 |
| Bloomington, IN | $65,720 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,070 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $60,890 |
| Kokomo, IN | $60,400 |
| Evansville, IN | $57,930 |
| South Bend, IN | $57,780 |
| Lafayette, IN | $52,850 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $50,840 |
| Muncie, IN | $50,280 |
| Elkhart, IN | $50,150 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $48,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 45. Arkansas | $56,800 |
| 46. Idaho | $54,130 |
| 47. Utah | $53,730 |
| 48. Indiana | $53,500 |
| 49. South Dakota | $51,210 |
| 50. Wyoming | $46,530 |
| 51. West Virginia | $42,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $25.72 ($53,500 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $53,500 against $68,270 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Indiana rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Indiana ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $71,260 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.