Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $30.23 an hour ($62,880 a year). About 5,050 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Pennsylvania ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.91 | $37,240 |
| 25% of workers | $22.59 | $46,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.23 | $62,880 |
| 75% of workers | $39.00 | $81,120 |
| 90% of workers | $47.35 | $98,490 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| State College | $77,560 | 180 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $77,330 | 2,430 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $74,930 | 280 |
| Reading | $65,290 | 140 |
| Williamsport | $63,960 | 50 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $61,000 | 250 |
| Pittsburgh | $60,760 | 1,180 |
| Gettysburg | $60,440 | 40 |
| Lancaster | $60,240 | 180 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $57,920 | 190 |
| Erie | $51,300 | 80 |
| York-Hanover | $47,840 | 130 |
| Lebanon | $47,450 | 40 |
| Chambersburg | $42,800 | 120 |
| Johnstown | $42,400 | 60 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 | $93,830 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $58,670 |
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| Instructional Coordinators | $75,580 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $30,690 |
| Database Administrators | $100,110 |
| Library Technicians | $46,100 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $54,610 |
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