Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $28.09 an hour ($58,440 a year). About 1,770 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Iowa ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.20 | $31,620 |
| 25% of workers | $19.02 | $39,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.09 | $58,440 |
| 75% of workers | $36.56 | $76,040 |
| 90% of workers | $41.63 | $86,600 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $77,680 | 170 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $75,960 | 280 |
| Cedar Rapids | $63,550 | 140 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $63,180 | 80 |
| Ames | $60,610 | 90 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $56,850 | 200 |
| Sioux City | $50,700 | 50 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for librarians and media collections specialists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 12,600 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $58,810 |
| Management Analysts | $85,530 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $107,340 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $74,970 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $29,480 |
| Library Technicians | $38,590 |
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