How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Kansas?
$61,900a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Kansas. That is $29.76 an hour or $5,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.76
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,780Median: $61,900Highest 10%: $80,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,780 | $16.72 | |
| 25th | $52,570 | $25.27 | |
| Median | $61,900 | $29.76 | |
| 75th | $74,510 | $35.82 | |
| 90th | $80,570 | $38.74 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawrence, KS | $64,990 |
| Wichita, KS | $64,990 |
| Kansas City, MO | $64,180 |
| Topeka, KS | $60,980 |
| Manhattan, KS | $60,370 |
| Joplin, MO | $55,700 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $47,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 31. New Mexico | $62,530 |
| 32. Vermont | $62,360 |
| 33. Tennessee | $62,090 |
| 34. Kansas | $61,900 |
| 35. North Carolina | $61,420 |
| 36. Louisiana | $60,650 |
| 37. Ohio | $60,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $29.76 ($61,900 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $61,900 against $68,270 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Kansas rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Kansas ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Lawrence, KS, with a median of $64,990 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.