Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $27.31 an hour ($56,800 a year). About 1,490 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Arkansas ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.21 | $31,640 |
| 25% of workers | $20.63 | $42,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.31 | $56,800 |
| 75% of workers | $30.37 | $63,160 |
| 90% of workers | $35.20 | $73,210 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $62,900 | 300 |
| Fort Smith | $62,770 | 100 |
| Hot Springs | $62,060 | 30 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $61,720 | 280 |
| Jonesboro | $59,260 | 70 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for librarians and media collections specialists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 12,600 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $72,950 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $46,360 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $67,100 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $86,940 |
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