Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Illinois
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $62,700 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($68,270)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,390
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,650; the top 10% earn over $103,540. Nationally the range is $43,660 to $103,990.
States ranked near Illinois
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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Illinois
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Illinois?
The median is $62,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,650 and the top 10% earn over $103,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for librarians and media collections specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $68,270). Living costs are not included.