How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in North Carolina?
$61,420a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in North Carolina. That is $29.53 an hour or $5,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.53
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,600Median: $61,420Highest 10%: $83,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,600 | $21.44 | |
| 25th | $51,450 | $24.74 | |
| Median | $61,420 | $29.53 | |
| 75th | $73,900 | $35.53 | |
| 90th | $83,650 | $40.22 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $77,520 |
| Durham, NC | $74,980 |
| Raleigh, NC | $65,550 |
| Charlotte, NC | $64,240 |
| Wilmington, NC | $63,030 |
| Burlington, NC | $61,210 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $60,440 |
| Greensboro, NC | $60,090 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $59,440 |
| Asheville, NC | $58,870 |
| Hickory, NC | $58,370 |
| Greenville, NC | $57,050 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $51,460 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $50,870 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $49,780 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $46,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 32. Vermont | $62,360 |
| 33. Tennessee | $62,090 |
| 34. Kansas | $61,900 |
| 35. North Carolina | $61,420 |
| 36. Louisiana | $60,650 |
| 37. Ohio | $60,630 |
| 38. Arizona | $60,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $29.53 ($61,420 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $61,420 against $68,270 nationally, 10% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
North Carolina ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $77,520 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.