Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $29.76 an hour ($61,900 a year). About 1,620 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Kansas ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.72 | $34,780 |
| 25% of workers | $25.28 | $52,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.76 | $61,900 |
| 75% of workers | $35.82 | $74,510 |
| 90% of workers | $38.73 | $80,570 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $64,990 | 110 |
| Wichita | $64,990 | 290 |
| Topeka | $60,980 | 190 |
| Manhattan | $60,370 | 70 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (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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|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $56,150 |
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| Instructional Coordinators | $64,750 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $31,550 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $103,380 |
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