Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,770 -41.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.16
10th percentile $25,610
90th percentile $68,830
Employed locally 200
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,610
    25th
    $28,400
    50th (median)
    $37,770
    75th
    $46,030
    90th
    $68,830

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26,960
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,610
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$54,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$47,950
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Northeast Iowa is $18.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Northeast Iowa is 41.3% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $25,610 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,400.