How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Springfield?
$61,790a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $29.71 an hour or $5,149 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.71
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 227 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,380Median: $61,790Highest 10%: $93,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| 25th | $50,470 | $24.26 | |
| Median | $61,790 | $29.71 | |
| 75th | $71,420 | $34.34 | |
| 90th | $93,590 | $45.00 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| Champaign, IL | $68,910 |
| Chicago, IL | $66,250 |
| Bloomington, IL | $66,180 |
| St. Louis, MO | $64,350 |
| Paducah, KY | $62,900 |
| Rockford, IL | $60,630 |
| Davenport, IA | $56,850 |
| Kankakee, IL | $56,090 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,580 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $82,700 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,430 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,570 |
| Special Education Teacher | $74,590 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $72,510 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,270 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,340 |
| Special Education Teacher | $61,350 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $61,150 |
| Special Education Teacher | $59,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $29.71 ($61,790 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $61,790 against $68,270 nationally, 9% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $62,700, so Springfield pays 1% less.
Where does Springfield rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
227 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,590 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.