Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Massachusetts
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Massachusetts earn an average of $80,220 a year. That is $7,380 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $72,840. The best-paying metro area is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $81,970.
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Average pay for librarians and media collections specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,840 | $35.02 |
| Massachusetts | $80,220 | $38.57 |
| New York | $84,890 | $40.81 |
| Connecticut | $82,290 | $39.56 |
| Rhode Island | $76,960 | $37.00 |
| New Hampshire | $67,000 | $32.21 |
| Vermont | $63,660 | $30.60 |
Related jobs in Massachusetts
- Library Technicians$53,100
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$42,970
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$88,720
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$90,270
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$87,300
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$45,830
Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Massachusetts?
The average is $80,220 a year, and the median is $78,540. That is $7,380 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $72,840.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$38.57 an hour on average; the median is $37.76.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($81,970), followed by Amherst Town-Northampton, MA ($76,730). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Pittsfield, MA ($62,970).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #10 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.