How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Rhode Island?
$75,860a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Rhode Island. That is $36.47 an hour or $6,322 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.47
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,040Median: $75,860Highest 10%: $101,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| 25th | $61,670 | $29.65 | |
| Median | $75,860 | $36.47 | |
| 75th | $94,670 | $45.51 | |
| 90th | $101,000 | $48.55 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $75,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 14. Virginia | $77,430 |
| 15. Georgia | $76,750 |
| 16. Colorado | $76,480 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $75,860 |
| 18. Texas | $71,860 |
| 19. Hawaii | $68,270 |
| 20. Florida | $67,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $36.47 ($75,860 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $75,860 against $68,270 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $75,730 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.