How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in New Jersey?
$78,380a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in New Jersey. That is $37.68 an hour or $6,532 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.68
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,320Median: $78,380Highest 10%: $107,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,320 | $27.08 | |
| 25th | $63,900 | $30.72 | |
| Median | $78,380 | $37.68 | |
| 75th | $99,770 | $47.97 | |
| 90th | $107,100 | $51.47 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $82,280 |
| New York, NY | $81,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $77,330 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $76,720 |
| Allentown, PA | $74,930 |
| Vineland, NJ | $73,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 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 |
| 13. Minnesota | $77,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.68 ($78,380 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $78,380 against $68,270 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
New Jersey ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $82,280 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.