Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $31.35 an hour ($65,200 a year). About 1,980 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Kentucky ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.09 | $45,950 |
| 25% of workers | $25.97 | $54,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.35 | $65,200 |
| 75% of workers | $36.94 | $76,840 |
| 90% of workers | $40.96 | $85,190 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $76,920 | 40 |
| Owensboro | $72,490 | 50 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $71,260 | 440 |
| Bowling Green | $65,280 | 110 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $62,900 | 380 |
| Paducah | $62,900 | 50 |
Kentucky 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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|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $57,850 |
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| Computer Occupations, All Other | $89,420 |
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| Library Assistants, Clerical | $33,690 |
| Library Technicians | $35,700 |
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