Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Maine
In Maine, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $28.62 an hour ($59,540 a year). About 780 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Maine ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Maine
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.59 | $36,580 |
| 25% of workers | $22.69 | $47,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.62 | $59,540 |
| 75% of workers | $35.52 | $73,890 |
| 90% of workers | $40.21 | $83,640 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Maine metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $64,550 | 290 |
| Lewiston-Auburn | $63,750 | 50 |
| Bangor | $62,090 | 70 |
Maine unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Maine
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $75,530 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $60,890 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $107,990 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $37,890 |
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