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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.

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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