Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $31.85 an hour ($66,250 a year). About 3,740 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). It is 6% higher than the Illinois median ($62,700).
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.54 | $46,870 |
| 25% of workers | $28.57 | $59,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.85 | $66,250 |
| 75% of workers | $44.50 | $92,560 |
| 90% of workers | $54.40 | $113,150 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana | $68,910 | 160 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $66,250 | 3,740 |
| Bloomington | $66,180 | 130 |
| Springfield | $61,790 | 90 |
| Rockford | $60,630 | 100 |
| Decatur | $58,550 | 40 |
| Kankakee | $56,090 | 50 |
| Peoria | $49,580 | 150 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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|---|---|
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