Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $30.06 an hour ($62,530 a year). About 580 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). New Mexico ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| 25% of workers | $24.25 | $50,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.06 | $62,530 |
| 75% of workers | $36.32 | $75,540 |
| 90% of workers | $46.87 | $97,490 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | $66,170 | 60 |
| Santa Fe | $64,500 | 70 |
| Albuquerque | $62,530 | 230 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $93,180 |
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| Computer Occupations, All Other | $127,090 |
| Database Administrators | $98,450 |
| Library Technicians | $38,830 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $80,870 |
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