Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Arkansas
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Arkansas earn a median of $56,800 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,800
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($68,270)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,490
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,640; the top 10% earn over $73,210. Nationally the range is $43,660 to $103,990.
States ranked near Arkansas
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- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$37,150 median in Arkansas
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,840 median in Arkansas
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Arkansas
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Arkansas?
The median is $56,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,640 and the top 10% earn over $73,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for librarians and media collections specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $68,270). Living costs are not included.