How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Louisiana?
$60,650a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Louisiana. That is $29.16 an hour or $5,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.16
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,800Median: $60,650Highest 10%: $78,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 25th | $51,630 | $24.82 | |
| Median | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| 75th | $64,240 | $30.88 | |
| 90th | $78,240 | $37.62 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $64,240 |
| Shreveport, LA | $63,100 |
| Slidell, LA | $62,150 |
| Monroe, LA | $61,090 |
| Houma, LA | $60,570 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $60,420 |
| Lafayette, LA | $58,920 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $53,940 |
| Alexandria, LA | $49,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 33. Tennessee | $62,090 |
| 34. Kansas | $61,900 |
| 35. North Carolina | $61,420 |
| 36. Louisiana | $60,650 |
| 37. Ohio | $60,630 |
| 38. Arizona | $60,500 |
| 39. Michigan | $60,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $29.16 ($60,650 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $60,650 against $68,270 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Louisiana ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $64,240 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.