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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Arizona
Ranked #37 of 51 · AZ
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of librarians and media collections specialistss in Arizona earn between $35,730 and $96,490. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean librarians and media collections specialists salary in Arizona is $61,670, about 15.3% below the U.S. average ($72,840). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arizona
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $61,070 | $64,930 | 1,210 |
| Tucson, AZ | $60,500 | $60,580 | 360 |
| Yuma, AZ | $57,650 | $53,490 | 50 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $57,220 | $56,250 | 70 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $57,020 | $59,190 | 30 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $46,550 | $52,060 | 30 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $45,130 | $52,450 | 80 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $44,800 | $50,660 | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Arizona?
The median librarians and media collections specialists salary in Arizona is $60,500 per year (mean $61,670), and about 80% earn between $35,730 and $96,490.
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make per hour in Arizona?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $61,670 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Arizona a high-paying state for librarians and media collections specialists?
Arizona ranks #37 of 51 states for librarians and media collections specialists pay. Its mean salary of $61,670 is about 15.3% below the U.S. average of $72,840.
Which metro areas in Arizona pay librarians and media collections specialists the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Arizona for librarians and media collections specialists are Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($61,070), Tucson, AZ ($60,500), Yuma, AZ ($57,650), by median annual wage.
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