Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Illinois
Ranked #20 of 51 · IL
4.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $69,420 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $62,700
Employment 5,390
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,650P25 $49,720 Median $62,700P75 $80,690P90 $103,540
About 80% of librarians and media collections specialistss in Illinois earn between $38,650 and $103,540. 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 Illinois is $69,420, about 4.7% below the U.S. average ($72,840). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $68,910 | $69,810 | 160 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $66,250 | $75,090 | 3,740 |
| Bloomington, IL | $66,180 | $66,190 | 130 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,790 | $62,760 | 90 |
| Rockford, IL | $60,630 | $64,350 | 100 |
| Decatur, IL | $58,550 | $62,950 | 40 |
| Kankakee, IL | $56,090 | $56,210 | 50 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,580 | $51,400 | 150 |
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