How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in South Carolina?
$62,640a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in South Carolina. That is $30.12 an hour or $5,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.12
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,490Median: $62,640Highest 10%: $92,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $49,260 | $23.68 | |
| Median | $62,640 | $30.12 | |
| 75th | $77,130 | $37.08 | |
| 90th | $92,890 | $44.66 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $77,030 |
| Greenville, SC | $72,270 |
| Augusta, GA | $68,430 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $64,710 |
| Charlotte, NC | $64,240 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $62,940 |
| Florence, SC | $61,970 |
| Charleston, SC | $61,900 |
| Columbia, SC | $61,290 |
| Sumter, SC | $59,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 27. Pennsylvania | $62,880 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $30.12 ($62,640 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $62,640 against $68,270 nationally, 8% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
South Carolina ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, with a median of $77,030 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.