Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $28.22 an hour ($58,700 a year). About 2,970 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Missouri ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.59 | $34,510 |
| 25% of workers | $22.02 | $45,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.22 | $58,700 |
| 75% of workers | $35.49 | $73,810 |
| 90% of workers | $41.75 | $86,850 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $64,350 | 1,220 |
| Kansas City | $64,180 | 1,040 |
| Columbia | $60,570 | 140 |
| Springfield | $56,840 | 160 |
| Joplin | $55,700 | 80 |
| Jefferson City | $53,370 | 80 |
| St. Joseph | $47,670 | 50 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $101,040 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $59,770 |
| Management Analysts | $97,270 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $72,080 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $33,760 |
| Library Technicians | $39,160 |
| Database Administrators | $100,270 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $65,940 |
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