Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $37.76 an hour ($78,540 a year). About 4,980 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($68,270). Massachusetts ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.17 | $50,260 |
| 25% of workers | $30.07 | $62,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.76 | $78,540 |
| 75% of workers | $46.98 | $97,710 |
| 90% of workers | $52.43 | $109,060 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $79,450 | 3,660 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $78,780 | 250 |
| Worcester | $75,160 | 490 |
| Springfield | $71,430 | 270 |
| Barnstable Town | $66,940 | 180 |
| Pittsfield | $58,710 | 130 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 |
|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $134,720 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $75,070 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $109,590 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $95,320 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $42,520 |
| Database Administrators | $129,300 |
| Library Technicians | $50,430 |
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