Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in South Dakota
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in South Dakota earn a median of $51,210 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,210
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($68,270)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,760; the top 10% earn over $77,500. Nationally the range is $43,660 to $103,990.
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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in South Dakota
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in South Dakota?
The median is $51,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,760 and the top 10% earn over $77,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for librarians and media collections specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−25% vs. the national median of $68,270). Living costs are not included.