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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Tennessee

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Tennessee earn a median of $62,090 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$62,090
vs. U.S. median
−9% ($68,270)
Rank among states
33 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,540

Pay range in Tennessee

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,860; the top 10% earn over $80,140. Nationally the range is $43,660 to $103,990.

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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Tennessee

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

The median is $62,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,860 and the top 10% earn over $80,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−9% 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