How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Pennsylvania?
$62,880a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Pennsylvania. That is $30.23 an hour or $5,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.23
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,240Median: $62,880Highest 10%: $98,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $46,990 | $22.59 | |
| Median | $62,880 | $30.23 | |
| 75th | $81,120 | $39.00 | |
| 90th | $98,490 | $47.35 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| State College, PA | $77,560 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $77,330 |
| Allentown, PA | $74,930 |
| Reading, PA | $65,290 |
| Williamsport, PA | $63,960 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $61,000 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,760 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $60,440 |
| Lancaster, PA | $60,240 |
| Scranton, PA | $57,920 |
| Erie, PA | $51,300 |
| York, PA | $47,840 |
| Lebanon, PA | $47,450 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $42,800 |
| Johnstown, PA | $42,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 24. Nebraska | $64,060 |
| 25. Montana | $63,870 |
| 26. New Hampshire | $63,580 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $62,880 |
| 28. North Dakota | $62,830 |
| 29. Illinois | $62,700 |
| 30. South Carolina | $62,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $30.23 ($62,880 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $62,880 against $68,270 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
State College, PA, with a median of $77,560 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.