Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $36.47 an hour ($75,860 a year). About 780 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($68,270). Rhode Island ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.06 | $50,040 |
| 25% of workers | $29.65 | $61,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.47 | $75,860 |
| 75% of workers | $45.51 | $94,670 |
| 90% of workers | $48.55 | $100,990 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $75,730 | 970 |
Rhode Island 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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $99,640 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $62,510 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $63,110 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $102,210 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $36,610 |
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