Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $29.53 an hour ($61,420 a year). About 4,010 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). North Carolina ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.44 | $44,600 |
| 25% of workers | $24.74 | $51,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.53 | $61,420 |
| 75% of workers | $35.53 | $73,900 |
| 90% of workers | $40.22 | $83,650 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $74,980 | 470 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $65,550 | 660 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $64,240 | 960 |
| Wilmington | $63,030 | 160 |
| Burlington | $61,210 | 60 |
| Winston-Salem | $60,440 | 220 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $60,090 | 270 |
| Fayetteville | $59,440 | 140 |
| Asheville | $58,870 | 140 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $58,370 | 90 |
| Greenville | $57,050 | 70 |
| Jacksonville | $51,460 | 40 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $50,870 | 30 |
| Goldsboro | $49,780 | 30 |
| Rocky Mount | $46,550 | 40 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 | $60,120 |
| Management Analysts | $98,560 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $104,850 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $63,340 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $63,710 |
| Library Technicians | $46,520 |
| Database Administrators | $113,900 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $34,550 |
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