Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $37.23 an hour ($77,430 a year). About 4,590 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($68,270). Virginia ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.32 | $48,510 |
| 25% of workers | $29.70 | $61,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.23 | $77,430 |
| 75% of workers | $45.37 | $94,380 |
| 90% of workers | $51.73 | $107,600 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $84,430 | 250 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $77,520 | 880 |
| Richmond | $77,430 | 720 |
| Harrisonburg | $76,240 | 110 |
| Winchester | $75,250 | 60 |
| Roanoke | $69,210 | 170 |
| Lynchburg | $58,390 | 110 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $58,310 | 130 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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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|---|---|
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