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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Texas
Ranked #19 of 51 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of librarians and media collections specialistss in Texas earn between $49,240 and $100,790. 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 Texas is $72,400, about 0.6% below the U.S. average ($72,840). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | $84,260 | $79,920 | 30 |
| Laredo, TX | $82,130 | $81,580 | 100 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $81,470 | $79,600 | 310 |
| Tyler, TX | $78,500 | $72,260 | 60 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $77,930 | $80,290 | 140 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $75,280 | $74,500 | 1,880 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $74,340 | $75,590 | 2,550 |
| El Paso, TX | $73,160 | $74,710 | 360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Texas?
The median librarians and media collections specialists salary in Texas is $71,860 per year (mean $72,400), and about 80% earn between $49,240 and $100,790.
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $35 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $72,400 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for librarians and media collections specialists?
Texas ranks #19 of 51 states for librarians and media collections specialists pay. Its mean salary of $72,400 is about 0.6% below the U.S. average of $72,840.
Which metro areas in Texas pay librarians and media collections specialists the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for librarians and media collections specialists are Odessa, TX ($84,260), Laredo, TX ($82,130), McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX ($81,470), by median annual wage.
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