How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Maryland?
$88,570a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Maryland. That is $42.58 an hour or $7,381 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.58
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,380Median: $88,570Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,380 | $27.59 | |
| 25th | $68,350 | $32.86 | |
| Median | $88,570 | $42.58 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.51 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.57 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $95,480 |
| Baltimore, MD | $83,090 |
| Salisbury, MD | $79,520 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $77,330 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $74,010 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $62,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 1. Washington | $100,000 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $96,550 |
| 3. California | $89,790 |
| 4. Maryland | $88,570 |
| 5. Nevada | $84,540 |
| 6. Connecticut | $79,210 |
| 7. Alaska | $78,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $42.58 ($88,570 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $88,570 against $68,270 nationally, 30% more.
Where does Maryland rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Maryland ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $95,480 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.