Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Iowa earn a median salary of $53,768 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.4% vs the national median of $64,320. An estimated 1,910 librarians and media collections specialists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $37,770 to $72,450 depending on location.
$53,768
Avg median salary in Iowa
$72,450
Highest paying metro
$37,770
Lowest paying metro
1,910
Employed in Iowa
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inLibrarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $72,450 | $50,160 | $79,530 | 240 |
| Waterloo, IA | $66,220 | $46,750 | $79,850 | 90 |
| Iowa City, IA | $64,060 | $61,260 | $81,730 | 170 |
| Ames, IA | $62,490 | $58,340 | $73,380 | 90 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $60,320 | $47,170 | $74,280 | 190 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $58,990 | $41,940 | $70,040 | 140 |
| Dubuque, IA | $56,750 | $45,900 | $71,230 | 40 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $47,180 | $36,850 | $73,070 | 60 |
| Southeast Iowa | $42,480 | $28,820 | $58,040 | 300 |
| Southwest Iowa | $38,490 | $28,040 | $48,640 | 140 |
| Northwest Iowa | $38,020 | $29,090 | $56,820 | 250 |
| Northeast Iowa | $37,770 | $28,400 | $46,030 | 200 |