Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $37.69 an hour ($78,380 a year). About 4,100 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($68,270). New Jersey ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.08 | $56,320 |
| 25% of workers | $30.72 | $63,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.69 | $78,380 |
| 75% of workers | $47.97 | $99,770 |
| 90% of workers | $51.47 | $107,050 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $82,280 | 390 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $76,720 | 130 |
| Vineland | $73,540 | 40 |
New Jersey 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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|---|---|
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