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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #48 of 51 · AR
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of librarians and media collections specialistss in Arkansas earn between $31,640 and $73,210. 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 Arkansas is $54,130, about 25.7% below the U.S. average ($72,840). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $62,900 | $58,720 | 300 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $62,770 | $60,970 | 100 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $62,060 | $61,420 | 30 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $61,720 | $57,950 | 280 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $59,260 | $55,100 | 70 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $58,190 | $53,000 | 140 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $53,940 | $50,370 | 190 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $52,180 | $47,380 | 110 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Arkansas?
The median librarians and media collections specialists salary in Arkansas is $56,800 per year (mean $54,130), and about 80% earn between $31,640 and $73,210.
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make per hour in Arkansas?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $54,130 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Arkansas a high-paying state for librarians and media collections specialists?
Arkansas ranks #48 of 51 states for librarians and media collections specialists pay. Its mean salary of $54,130 is about 25.7% below the U.S. average of $72,840.
Which metro areas in Arkansas pay librarians and media collections specialists the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas for librarians and media collections specialists are Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR ($62,900), Fort Smith, AR-OK ($62,770), Hot Springs, AR ($62,060), by median annual wage.
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