Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $64,060 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.80
10th percentile $45,740
90th percentile $90,040
Employed locally 170
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,740
    25th
    $61,260
    50th (median)
    $64,060
    75th
    $81,730
    90th
    $90,040

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $98,820
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $98,670
    District of Columbia $93,740
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    California $86,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,770

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,040
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57,030
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,690
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Iowa City, IA is $30.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Iowa City, IA is 0.4% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,740 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,260.