Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $34.55 an hour ($71,860 a year). About 9,150 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($68,270). Texas ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.67 | $49,240 |
| 25% of workers | $29.45 | $61,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.55 | $71,860 |
| 75% of workers | $39.28 | $81,710 |
| 90% of workers | $48.46 | $100,790 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Odessa | $84,260 | 30 |
| Laredo | $82,130 | 100 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $81,470 | 310 |
| Tyler | $78,500 | 60 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $77,930 | 140 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $75,280 | 1,880 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $74,340 | 2,550 |
| El Paso | $73,160 | 360 |
| College Station-Bryan | $71,780 | 140 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $68,800 | 910 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $66,870 | 810 |
| Midland | $66,720 | 50 |
| Killeen-Temple | $66,400 | 130 |
| Amarillo | $65,620 | 90 |
| Lubbock | $64,820 | 140 |
| Corpus Christi | $63,940 | 140 |
| Waco | $63,290 | 130 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $62,570 | 100 |
| Longview | $60,480 | 70 |
| San Angelo | $60,430 | 40 |
| Texarkana | $56,650 | 30 |
| Abilene | $54,110 | 50 |
| Wichita Falls | $48,230 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $59,490 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $111,530 |
| Management Analysts | $101,400 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $78,710 |
| Database Administrators | $114,400 |
| Library Technicians | $38,640 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $31,200 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $58,070 |
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