How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Massachusetts?
$78,540a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Massachusetts. That is $37.76 an hour or $6,545 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.76
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,260Median: $78,540Highest 10%: $109,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,260 | $24.16 | |
| 25th | $62,550 | $30.07 | |
| Median | $78,540 | $37.76 | |
| 75th | $97,710 | $46.98 | |
| 90th | $109,100 | $52.43 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $79,450 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $78,780 |
| Providence, RI | $75,730 |
| Worcester, MA | $75,160 |
| Springfield, MA | $71,430 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $66,940 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $58,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 6. Connecticut | $79,210 |
| 7. Alaska | $78,810 |
| 8. New York | $78,590 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $78,540 |
| 10. New Jersey | $78,380 |
| 11. Oregon | $78,070 |
| 12. Delaware | $77,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $37.76 ($78,540 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $78,540 against $68,270 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $79,450 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.