How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in St. Louis?
$64,350a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $30.94 an hour or $5,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.94
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 175 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,060Median: $64,350Highest 10%: $96,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| 25th | $49,060 | $23.59 | |
| Median | $64,350 | $30.94 | |
| 75th | $78,480 | $37.73 | |
| 90th | $96,600 | $46.44 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| Kansas City, MO | $64,180 |
| Columbia, MO | $60,570 |
| Springfield, MO | $56,840 |
| Joplin, MO | $55,700 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $53,370 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $47,670 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $102,900 |
| Physics Teacher | $102,500 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,100 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $97,120 |
| Sociology Teacher | $96,240 |
| History Teacher | $92,140 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $87,860 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $30.94 ($64,350 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $64,350 against $68,270 nationally, 6% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $58,700, so St. Louis pays 10% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
175 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,600 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.