Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $30.12 an hour ($62,640 a year). About 2,130 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). South Carolina ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.55 | $36,490 |
| 25% of workers | $23.69 | $49,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.12 | $62,640 |
| 75% of workers | $37.08 | $77,130 |
| 90% of workers | $44.66 | $92,890 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $77,030 | 60 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $72,270 | 310 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $64,710 | 80 |
| Spartanburg | $62,940 | 160 |
| Florence | $61,970 | 90 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $61,900 | 500 |
| Columbia | $61,290 | 440 |
| Sumter | $59,520 | 40 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $100,660 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $52,080 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $65,460 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $112,260 |
| Database Administrators | $93,640 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $33,980 |
| Library Technicians | $36,070 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $64,490 |
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