How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Iowa?
$58,440a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Iowa. That is $28.10 an hour or $4,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.10
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,620Median: $58,440Highest 10%: $86,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,620 | $15.20 | |
| 25th | $39,550 | $19.01 | |
| Median | $58,440 | $28.10 | |
| 75th | $76,040 | $36.56 | |
| 90th | $86,600 | $41.63 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $77,680 |
| Des Moines, IA | $75,960 |
| Omaha, NE | $71,050 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,550 |
| Waterloo, IA | $63,180 |
| Ames, IA | $60,610 |
| Davenport, IA | $56,850 |
| Sioux City, IA | $50,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 39. Michigan | $60,010 |
| 40. Maine | $59,540 |
| 41. Missouri | $58,700 |
| 42. Iowa | $58,440 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $58,180 |
| 44. Mississippi | $56,970 |
| 45. Arkansas | $56,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $28.10 ($58,440 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $58,440 against $68,270 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Iowa rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Iowa ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $77,680 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.