Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Pennsylvania
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Pennsylvania make a median of $60,120 a year, or about $28.9 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $97K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $60K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level librarians and media collections specialists (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $97K or more, a $65K spread from bottom to top.
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary by metro in Pennsylvania
16 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $73K | +21% | 2,450 |
| State College | $64K | +7% | 310 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $63K | +5% | 260 |
| Lancaster | $61K | +2% | 180 |
| York-Hanover | $60K | -1% | 120 |
| Chambersburg | $58K | -4% | 50 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $58K | -4% | 270 |
| Reading | $57K | -5% | 170 |
| Williamsport | $55K | -9% | 60 |
| Pittsburgh | $50K | -17% | 1,330 |
| Erie | $50K | -18% | 100 |
| Lebanon | $49K | -18% | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $48K | -19% | 200 |
| Gettysburg | $48K | -21% | 60 |
| Altoona | $36K | -39% | 40 |
| Johnstown | $29K | -52% | 70 |
Showing 1–10 of 16 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $60,120 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,230, and experienced librarians and media collections specialists can clear $96,580. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,042/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 33.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a librarians and media collections specialists salary go in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median librarians and media collections specialists salary is worth about $63,304 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do librarians and media collections specialists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.