How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Missouri?
$58,700a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Missouri. That is $28.22 an hour or $4,892 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.22
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,510Median: $58,700Highest 10%: $86,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,510 | $16.59 | |
| 25th | $45,790 | $22.01 | |
| Median | $58,700 | $28.22 | |
| 75th | $73,810 | $35.49 | |
| 90th | $86,850 | $41.75 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $64,350 |
| Kansas City, MO | $64,180 |
| Columbia, MO | $60,570 |
| Springfield, MO | $56,840 |
| Joplin, MO | $55,700 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $53,370 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $47,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 38. Arizona | $60,500 |
| 39. Michigan | $60,010 |
| 40. Maine | $59,540 |
| 41. Missouri | $58,700 |
| 42. Iowa | $58,440 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $58,180 |
| 44. Mississippi | $56,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $28.22 ($58,700 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $58,700 against $68,270 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Missouri rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Missouri ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $64,350 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.