Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Virginia
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Virginia earn a median salary of $61,667 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.1% vs the national median of $64,320. An estimated 3,670 librarians and media collections specialists are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $48,280 to $81,020 depending on location.
$61,667
Avg median salary in Virginia
$81,020
Highest paying metro
$48,280
Lowest paying metro
3,670
Employed in Virginia
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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $81,020 | $60,380 | $83,510 | 250 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $74,440 | $61,100 | $83,530 | 920 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $73,700 | $49,670 | $82,400 | 100 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $71,090 | $60,040 | $80,200 | 60 |
| Richmond, VA | $67,940 | $61,610 | $76,630 | 750 |
| Roanoke, VA | $66,420 | $55,370 | $77,470 | 160 |
| Southside Virginia | $60,500 | $50,090 | $61,880 | 140 |
| Northwest Virginia | $58,600 | $48,840 | $69,860 | 150 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $58,200 | $48,250 | $71,850 | 110 |
| Northeast Virginia | $56,460 | $45,090 | $64,770 | 70 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $55,410 | $46,480 | $64,850 | 170 |
| Southern West Virginia | $54,830 | $39,690 | $59,160 | 30 |
| Southwest Virginia | $49,470 | $45,190 | $60,870 | 200 |
| West Virginia | $48,640 | $34,800 | $58,730 | 430 |
| Northern West Virginia | $48,280 | $30,260 | $55,840 | 130 |