How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Tennessee?
$62,090a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Tennessee. That is $29.85 an hour or $5,174 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.85
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,860Median: $62,090Highest 10%: $80,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,860 | $17.72 | |
| 25th | $51,330 | $24.68 | |
| Median | $62,090 | $29.85 | |
| 75th | $74,130 | $35.64 | |
| 90th | $80,140 | $38.53 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Clarksville, TN | $76,110 |
| Memphis, TN | $65,820 |
| Nashville, TN | $64,830 |
| Knoxville, TN | $63,500 |
| Cleveland, TN | $62,390 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $62,150 |
| Johnson City, TN | $60,650 |
| Kingsport, TN | $59,500 |
| Jackson, TN | $57,560 |
| Morristown, TN | $55,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 30. South Carolina | $62,640 |
| 31. New Mexico | $62,530 |
| 32. Vermont | $62,360 |
| 33. Tennessee | $62,090 |
| 34. Kansas | $61,900 |
| 35. North Carolina | $61,420 |
| 36. Louisiana | $60,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $29.85 ($62,090 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $62,090 against $68,270 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Tennessee ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $76,110 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.