Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Role Overview
Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of settings, such as educational institutions, museums, and corporations, and with various types of informational materials, such as books, periodicals, recordings, films, and databases. Tasks may include acquiring, cataloging, and circulating library materials, and user services such as locating and organizing information, providing instruction on how to access information, and setting up and operating a library’s media equipment.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $94,400 |
| District of Columbia | $93,740 |
| California | $86,590 |
| Maryland | $81,690 |
| Nevada | $79,710 |
| New Jersey | $79,380 |
| Delaware | $78,300 |
| Alaska | $78,280 |
| New York | $77,080 |
| Connecticut | $76,380 |
| Massachusetts | $75,790 |
| Oregon | $75,360 |
| Minnesota | $75,260 |
| Virginia | $74,320 |
| Georgia | $73,500 |
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Median Annual Salary
$64,320
Projected Growth (10yr)
+1.7%
Avg. annual openings
13.5k
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