Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $25.72 an hour ($53,500 a year). About 1,920 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Indiana ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.63 | $32,520 |
| 25% of workers | $19.77 | $41,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.72 | $53,500 |
| 75% of workers | $31.60 | $65,720 |
| 90% of workers | $38.13 | $79,300 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $65,720 | 160 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $60,890 | 390 |
| Kokomo | $60,400 | 30 |
| Evansville | $57,930 | 110 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $57,780 | 150 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $52,850 | 50 |
| Terre Haute | $50,840 | 60 |
| Muncie | $50,280 | 40 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $50,150 | 40 |
| Fort Wayne | $48,690 | 160 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $56,510 |
| Management Analysts | $95,560 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $93,540 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $66,300 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,900 |
| Library Technicians | $35,560 |
| Database Administrators | $90,090 |
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