Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $66,220 +3% vs national
Median hourly $31.84
10th percentile $39,460
90th percentile $93,400
Employed locally 90
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,460
    25th
    $46,750
    50th (median)
    $66,220
    75th
    $79,850
    90th
    $93,400

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 4% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $98,820
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $98,670
    District of Columbia $93,740
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    California $86,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,770

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,280
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,040
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Waterloo, IA is $31.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Waterloo, IA is 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,460 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,750.