📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$67,764
per year
Median
$65,341
per year
Hourly
$32.58
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$44,955
25th Percentile — Junior$55,903
50th Percentile — Median$65,341
75th Percentile — Senior$80,535
90th Percentile — Top Earners$89,200
💡 Top-earning Librarians and Media Collections Specialistss in Texas make up to $89,200 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$60.8k
2021
$62.1k
2022
$63.5k
2023
$64.9k
2024
$66.3k
2025
$67.8k
2026
📈 Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.2% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $65,731 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $60,988 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $67,086 -1.0% Medium
Austin $73,185 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $65,053 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $55,566 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $65,731 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $58,955 -13.0% Medium
Plano $69,119 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $54,211 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $55,566 -18.0% Medium
Garland $64,376 -5.0% Medium
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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Librarians and Media Collections Specialistss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $67,764 per year, Texas's Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $44,955–$55,903, while experienced Librarians and Media Collections Specialistss can command $80,535–$89,200.

Looking ahead, the Librarians and Media Collections Specialists profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
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  • The average Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Texas is $67,764 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $71,330.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Librarians and Media Collections Specialistss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists employment.
  • At $67,764/year, Texas Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $71,330/year.