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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Massachusetts

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Massachusetts earn a median of $78,540 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$78,540
vs. U.S. median
+15% ($68,270)
Rank among states
9 of 51
Jobs in the state
4,980

Pay range in Massachusetts

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,260; the top 10% earn over $109,060. Nationally the range is $43,660 to $103,990.

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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Massachusetts

How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Massachusetts?

The median is $78,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,260 and the top 10% earn over $109,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Massachusetts a good state for librarians and media collections specialists?

On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $68,270). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses