Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Virginia
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Virginia earn an average of $77,240 a year. That is $4,400 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $72,840. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $94,460.
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Average pay for librarians and media collections specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,840 | $35.02 |
| Virginia | $77,240 | $37.13 |
| District of Columbia | $96,550 | $46.42 |
| Maryland | $89,530 | $43.04 |
| Kentucky | $65,970 | $31.72 |
| North Carolina | $64,140 | $30.84 |
| Tennessee | $61,560 | $29.59 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Library Technicians$46,120
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40,960
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$71,540
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,060
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69,870
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$40,900
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Virginia?
The average is $77,240 a year, and the median is $77,430. That is $4,400 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $72,840.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$37.13 an hour on average; the median is $37.23.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($94,460), followed by Charlottesville, VA ($81,580). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($58,110).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #12 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.