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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #47 of 51 · MS
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of librarians and media collections specialistss in Mississippi earn between $29,340 and $68,970. 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 Mississippi is $54,220, about 25.6% below the U.S. average ($72,840). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $59,070 | $53,590 | 140 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $58,440 | $63,830 | 90 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $57,160 | $52,250 | 200 |
| Jackson, MS | $56,540 | $51,970 | 240 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $56,260 | $55,360 | 120 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $55,860 | $54,240 | 120 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $39,720 | $43,070 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Mississippi?
The median librarians and media collections specialists salary in Mississippi is $56,970 per year (mean $54,220), and about 80% earn between $29,340 and $68,970.
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make per hour in Mississippi?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $54,220 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Mississippi a high-paying state for librarians and media collections specialists?
Mississippi ranks #47 of 51 states for librarians and media collections specialists pay. Its mean salary of $54,220 is about 25.6% below the U.S. average of $72,840.
Which metro areas in Mississippi pay librarians and media collections specialists the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi for librarians and media collections specialists are Gulfport-Biloxi, MS ($59,070), Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area ($58,440), Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area ($57,160), by median annual wage.
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