Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Maryland
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Maryland earn an average of $89,530 a year. That is $16,690 (23%) more than the U.S. average of $72,840. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $94,460.
Top-paying Maryland metro areas
Average pay for librarians and media collections specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,840 | $35.02 |
| Maryland | $89,530 | $43.04 |
| District of Columbia | $96,550 | $46.42 |
| Delaware | $80,970 | $38.93 |
| Virginia | $77,240 | $37.13 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,530 | $31.99 |
| West Virginia | $46,340 | $22.28 |
Related jobs in Maryland
- Library Technicians$53,100
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$42,630
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80,090
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,820
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$83,070
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$44,000
Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Maryland?
The average is $89,530 a year, and the median is $88,570. That is $16,690 (23%) more than the U.S. average of $72,840.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$43.04 an hour on average; the median is $42.58.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($94,460), followed by Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($84,920). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV ($67,750).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #4 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.