Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Median annual salary $46,110 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $31,050
90th percentile $60,420
Employed locally 40
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,050
    25th
    $35,740
    50th (median)
    $46,110
    75th
    $50,500
    90th
    $60,420

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020
    Winchester, VA-WV $71,090
    Morgantown, WV $63,680
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $60,980
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $54,610
    Charleston, WV $48,150

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,650
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,260
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,700
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Weirton, WV-OH is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Weirton, WV-OH is 28.3% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,050 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,740.