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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists — Job Outlook

Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Projected Growth

+1.7%

2024–2034

Annual Openings

13,500

projected per year

Outlook Rating

Slower than average

What This Means

Employment of librarians and media collections specialists is projected to grow +1.7% from 2024 to 2034. This is slower than the average for all occupations.

About 13,500 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $64,320 as of the latest data. About 131,830 people were employed in this role.

Typical Entry-Level Education

Master's Degree