How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Salem?
$77,320a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $37.17 an hour or $6,443 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.17
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,000Median: $77,320Highest 10%: $124,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $64,820 | $31.16 | |
| Median | $77,320 | $37.17 | |
| 75th | $95,060 | $45.70 | |
| 90th | $124,700 | $59.97 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| Bend, OR | $82,430 |
| Portland, OR | $82,130 |
| Eugene, OR | $77,950 |
| Corvallis, OR | $76,030 |
| Medford, OR | $60,770 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $98,840 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $98,060 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $97,810 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $89,180 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,140 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,110 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $77,940 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $37.17 ($77,320 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $77,320 against $68,270 nationally, 13% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $78,070, so Salem pays 1% less.
Where does Salem rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
70 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,700 or more.
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.