Librarians and Media Collections Specialists vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary by $31K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Librarians and Media Collections Specialists land at $68,270 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary at $36,780. The education gap is real: librarians and media collections specialist programs typically require bachelor's degree, while teaching assistants, except postsecondary programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists is Washington ($100,030); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary it's Washington ($49,120).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Librarians and Media Collections Specialists median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Librarians and Media Collections Specialists or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists earn more nationally. The median is $68,270 for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, a difference of $31K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Librarians and Media Collections Specialists or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists has the better 10-year outlook at 1.7% projected growth, compared to -1.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Librarians and Media Collections Specialists or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists typically requires bachelor's degree. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists get paid the most?
Washington is the top-paying state for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists at $100,030/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Librarians and Media Collections Specialists vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Washington, Librarians and Media Collections Specialists earn $100,030 vs. $49,120 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.