How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in New Mexico?
$62,530a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in New Mexico. That is $30.06 an hour or $5,211 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.06
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $62,530Highest 10%: $97,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $50,440 | $24.25 | |
| Median | $62,530 | $30.06 | |
| 75th | $75,540 | $36.32 | |
| 90th | $97,490 | $46.87 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Cruces, NM | $66,170 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $64,500 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $62,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 28. North Dakota | $62,830 |
| 29. Illinois | $62,700 |
| 30. South Carolina | $62,640 |
| 31. New Mexico | $62,530 |
| 32. Vermont | $62,360 |
| 33. Tennessee | $62,090 |
| 34. Kansas | $61,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $30.06 ($62,530 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $62,530 against $68,270 nationally, 8% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
New Mexico ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Las Cruces, NM, with a median of $66,170 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.