Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $66,420 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.93
10th percentile $45,980
90th percentile $81,940
Employed locally 160
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,980
    25th
    $55,370
    50th (median)
    $66,420
    75th
    $77,470
    90th
    $81,940

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 2% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    Charlottesville, VA $81,020
    Nevada $79,710
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,160
    Vallejo, CA $79,000

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,080
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,310
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Roanoke, VA is $31.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Roanoke, VA is 3.3% above 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,980 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,370.