How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Virginia?
$77,430a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Virginia. That is $37.23 an hour or $6,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.23
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,510Median: $77,430Highest 10%: $107,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| 25th | $61,770 | $29.70 | |
| Median | $77,430 | $37.23 | |
| 75th | $94,380 | $45.38 | |
| 90th | $107,600 | $51.73 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $95,480 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $84,430 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $77,520 |
| Richmond, VA | $77,430 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $76,240 |
| Winchester, VA | $75,250 |
| Roanoke, VA | $69,210 |
| Kingsport, TN | $59,500 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $58,390 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $58,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 11. Oregon | $78,070 |
| 12. Delaware | $77,700 |
| 13. Minnesota | $77,650 |
| 14. Virginia | $77,430 |
| 15. Georgia | $76,750 |
| 16. Colorado | $76,480 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $75,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $37.23 ($77,430 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $77,430 against $68,270 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Virginia rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Virginia ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $95,480 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.