Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $58,600 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.17
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $77,780
Employed locally 150
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $48,840
    50th (median)
    $58,600
    75th
    $69,860
    90th
    $77,780

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,500
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,950
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,610
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Northwest Virginia is $28.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Northwest Virginia is 8.9% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,840.