Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $29.85 an hour ($62,090 a year). About 2,540 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Tennessee ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.72 | $36,860 |
| 25% of workers | $24.68 | $51,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.85 | $62,090 |
| 75% of workers | $35.64 | $74,130 |
| 90% of workers | $38.53 | $80,140 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $76,110 | 80 |
| Memphis | $65,820 | 420 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $64,830 | 830 |
| Knoxville | $63,500 | 310 |
| Cleveland | $62,390 | 40 |
| Chattanooga | $62,150 | 110 |
| Johnson City | $60,650 | 50 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $59,500 | 150 |
| Jackson | $57,560 | 70 |
| Morristown | $55,160 | 40 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 | $99,260 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $55,990 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $76,470 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,390 |
| Database Administrators | $115,500 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $37,410 |
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