How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Texas?
$71,860a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Texas. That is $34.55 an hour or $5,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.55
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,240Median: $71,860Highest 10%: $100,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,240 | $23.67 | |
| 25th | $61,260 | $29.45 | |
| Median | $71,860 | $34.55 | |
| 75th | $81,710 | $39.28 | |
| 90th | $100,800 | $48.46 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Odessa, TX | $84,260 |
| Laredo, TX | $82,130 |
| McAllen, TX | $81,470 |
| Tyler, TX | $78,500 |
| Brownsville, TX | $77,930 |
| Houston, TX | $75,280 |
| Dallas, TX | $74,340 |
| El Paso, TX | $73,160 |
| College Station, TX | $71,780 |
| Austin, TX | $68,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | $66,870 |
| Midland, TX | $66,720 |
| Killeen, TX | $66,400 |
| Amarillo, TX | $65,620 |
| Lubbock, TX | $64,820 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $63,940 |
| Waco, TX | $63,290 |
| Beaumont, TX | $62,570 |
| Longview, TX | $60,480 |
| San Angelo, TX | $60,430 |
| Texarkana, TX | $56,650 |
| Abilene, TX | $54,110 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $48,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 15. Georgia | $76,750 |
| 16. Colorado | $76,480 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $75,860 |
| 18. Texas | $71,860 |
| 19. Hawaii | $68,270 |
| 20. Florida | $67,060 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $66,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $34.55 ($71,860 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $71,860 against $68,270 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Texas rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Texas ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Odessa, TX, with a median of $84,260 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.