Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $56,460 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.15
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $77,110
Employed locally 70
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $45,090
    50th (median)
    $56,460
    75th
    $64,770
    90th
    $77,110

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,260
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,480
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,400
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $57,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Northeast Virginia is $27.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Northeast Virginia is 12.2% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,090.