Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $29.16 an hour ($60,650 a year). About 2,130 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Louisiana ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| 25% of workers | $24.82 | $51,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.16 | $60,650 |
| 75% of workers | $30.89 | $64,240 |
| 90% of workers | $37.61 | $78,240 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $64,240 | 480 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $63,100 | 160 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $62,150 | 120 |
| Monroe | $61,090 | 60 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $60,570 | 50 |
| Baton Rouge | $60,420 | 480 |
| Lafayette | $58,920 | 150 |
| Lake Charles | $53,940 | 140 |
| Alexandria | $49,860 | 80 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $77,000 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $52,440 |
| Management Analysts | $95,540 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $63,120 |
| Library Technicians | $39,180 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $29,620 |
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