Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $29.15 an hour ($60,630 a year). About 4,820 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Ohio ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.09 | $39,710 |
| 25% of workers | $23.43 | $48,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.15 | $60,630 |
| 75% of workers | $36.76 | $76,460 |
| 90% of workers | $44.66 | $92,900 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $65,120 | 850 |
| Cincinnati | $64,070 | 870 |
| Cleveland | $61,970 | 1,050 |
| Toledo | $61,950 | 290 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $60,980 | 390 |
| Mansfield | $58,860 | 80 |
| Springfield | $56,720 | 40 |
| Sandusky | $56,070 | 50 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $55,430 | 130 |
| Akron | $51,260 | 240 |
| Canton-Massillon | $50,220 | 140 |
| Lima | $46,180 | 30 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 |
|---|---|
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| Library Assistants, Clerical | $33,480 |
| Library Technicians | $37,920 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $77,760 |
| Database Administrators | $97,190 |
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