Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in New Jersey
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in New Jersey earn a median of $78,380 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($68,270)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,100
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,320; the top 10% earn over $107,050. Nationally the range is $43,660 to $103,990.
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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in New Jersey
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in New Jersey?
The median is $78,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,320 and the top 10% earn over $107,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for librarians and media collections specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $68,270). Living costs are not included.