Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $49,790 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.94
10th percentile $43,340
90th percentile $62,520
Employed locally 120
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,340
    25th
    $48,930
    50th (median)
    $49,790
    75th
    $58,790
    90th
    $62,520

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,900
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,810
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $98,820
    Bellingham, WA $98,760

    Nearby metros — Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,660
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $84,200
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,160
    Anchorage, AK $79,030
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $74,760
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,440

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$46,850
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,210
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,470
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$79,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Fayetteville, NC is $23.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries?

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Fayetteville, NC is 22.6% below the national median of $64,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,340 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,930.