Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary
in Ann Arbor, MI
- Middle 50%
- $61,200–$95,600
- vs U.S. median
- +22%
- Metro rank
- #10 of 138
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in the Ann Arbor, MI metro earn a median of $83,200 a year, based on BLS estimates for 330 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% above the U.S. median of $68,270 and 39% above the MI statewide median of $60,010. It ranks #10 of 138 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE330 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in other MI metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $71,030 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $60,060 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $57,630 |
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What is the average Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Ann Arbor?
The BLS median is $83,200 a year (May 2025). Half of the 330 jobs pay between $61,200 and $95,600. The 10th percentile is $48,420 and the 90th is $106,090.
Is Ann Arbor a high-paying metro for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists?
That is 22% above the U.S. median of $68,270 and 39% above the MI statewide median of $60,010. It ranks #10 of 138 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make an hour in Ann Arbor?
About $40.00 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $83,200 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $29.42–$45.96 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.