Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • North Carolina
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in North Carolina earn a median salary of $56,986 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.4% vs the national median of $64,320. An estimated 4,000 librarians and media collections specialists are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $45,810 to $74,760 depending on location.
$56,986
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$74,760
Highest paying metro
$45,810
Lowest paying metro
4,000
Employed in North Carolina
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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $74,760 | $63,540 | $84,990 | 460 |
| Wilmington, NC | $63,600 | $49,560 | $67,970 | 150 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $62,830 | $55,970 | $75,500 | 1,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | $61,260 | $58,550 | $77,980 | 720 |
| Asheville, NC | $59,860 | $45,810 | $64,730 | 140 |
| Winston, NC | $58,020 | $47,240 | $64,750 | 210 |
| Greensboro, NC | $57,830 | $49,390 | $60,630 | 290 |
| Hickory, NC | $57,430 | $52,990 | $59,430 | 110 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $57,350 | $47,830 | $59,180 | 170 |
| Greenville, NC | $57,330 | $47,050 | $60,410 | 40 |
| Burlington, NC | $57,320 | $51,420 | $63,970 | 60 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $55,810 | $48,710 | $64,050 | 40 |
| Western North Carolina | $54,220 | $48,470 | $59,700 | 210 |
| Central North Carolina | $52,980 | $46,560 | $62,270 | 180 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $50,870 | $43,220 | $60,270 | 30 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $49,790 | $48,930 | $58,790 | 120 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $48,680 | $47,530 | $57,760 | 40 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $45,810 | $38,000 | $51,900 | 30 |