Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $27.39 an hour ($56,970 a year). About 1,060 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Mississippi ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.11 | $29,340 |
| 25% of workers | $22.71 | $47,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.39 | $56,970 |
| 75% of workers | $29.82 | $62,030 |
| 90% of workers | $33.16 | $68,970 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $59,070 | 140 |
| Jackson | $56,540 | 240 |
| Hattiesburg | $39,720 | 50 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $52,230 |
| Management Analysts | $69,390 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $61,830 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $86,940 |
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