Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $38.08 an hour ($79,210 a year). About 2,550 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($68,270). Connecticut ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.20 | $50,340 |
| 25% of workers | $30.31 | $63,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.08 | $79,210 |
| 75% of workers | $47.66 | $99,120 |
| 90% of workers | $56.11 | $116,720 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $82,420 | 570 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $81,610 | 540 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $77,800 | 900 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $67,250 | 190 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $65,300 | 180 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $70,210 |
| Management Analysts | $104,960 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $127,720 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $39,100 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $96,170 |
| Library Technicians | $57,060 |
| Database Administrators | $108,270 |
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