Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Iowa
Ranked #43 of 51 · IA
19.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,520 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $58,440
Employment 1,770
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,620P25 $39,550 Median $58,440P75 $76,040P90 $86,600
About 80% of librarians and media collections specialistss in Iowa earn between $31,620 and $86,600. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean librarians and media collections specialists salary in Iowa is $58,520, about 19.7% below the U.S. average ($72,840). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $77,680 | $77,290 | 170 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $75,960 | $70,210 | 280 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,550 | $63,150 | 140 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $63,180 | $63,680 | 80 |
| Ames, IA | $60,610 | $63,770 | 90 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $56,850 | $62,230 | 200 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $50,700 | $57,080 | 50 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $50,630 | $51,430 | 270 |
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