How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Mississippi?
$56,970a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Mississippi. That is $27.39 an hour or $4,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.39
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,340Median: $56,970Highest 10%: $68,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,340 | $14.11 | |
| 25th | $47,250 | $22.72 | |
| Median | $56,970 | $27.39 | |
| 75th | $62,030 | $29.82 | |
| 90th | $68,970 | $33.16 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $65,820 |
| Gulfport, MS | $59,070 |
| Jackson, MS | $56,540 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $39,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 41. Missouri | $58,700 |
| 42. Iowa | $58,440 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $58,180 |
| 44. Mississippi | $56,970 |
| 45. Arkansas | $56,800 |
| 46. Idaho | $54,130 |
| 47. Utah | $53,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $27.39 ($56,970 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $56,970 against $68,270 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Mississippi ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $65,820 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.