Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Library Media Specialist make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$52,628 / yrTotal Pay
$49,531 / yrBase Pay
$3,097 / yrAdditional Pay

$52,628

 / yr
$35K$79K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Library Media Specialist is $52,628 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $49,531 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,097 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Related Job Titles

For Library Media Specialist

Some related job titles are Library Assistant Salaries with median pay of $37,485, Librarian Salaries with median pay of $56,566, Library Associate Salaries with median pay of $42,908, Private School Librarian Salaries with median pay of $55,157.

Top Paying Companies

For a Library Media Specialist in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Library Media Specialist in United States. Employers include New York City Department of Education, Prince Georges County Public Schools (MD) and Hillsborough County Public Schools.

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New York City Department of Education
New York City Department of Education
$64,759/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Library Media Specialist in United States

The top 2 paying industries for a Library Media Specialist in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $64,759 and Education with a median total pay of $57,491.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$64,759

    11% Higher than other industries

  • EducationEducation$57,491

    1% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Library Media Specialist is New York City Department of Education.

New York City Department of EducationNew York City Department of Education$64,759/yr

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

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Total Years of Experience

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Submitted

Date or Time

Digital Media Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$54,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Paid Media Strategist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Social Media Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$20

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Digital Media Designer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$92,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Team Relations Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$64,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Media Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$33,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Media Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$53,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Social Media Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$71,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Social Media Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$30

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Library Media Specialist pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Library Media Specialist is $49,531 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Library Media Specialist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 247 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Library Media Specialist employees.

The highest salary for a Library Media Specialist in United States is $73,063 per year.

The lowest salary for a Library Media Specialist in United States is $33,578 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Library Media Specialist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Library Media Specialist.