Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$68,270/yr
Typical range
$56,310 – $84,480
Education
Master's degree
Time to entry
About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's)
What a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists does
Librarians help people find, access, and use information resources in libraries and digital environments. They manage collections, provide research assistance, and develop programs to support learning and community engagement.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~5 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,970/yr
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $72,040/yr
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,370/yr
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $41,670/yr
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $38,140/yr
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