Librarian Salary in Iowa
Based on 2K+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$52,780
$25.375/hr
vs National Average
$64,573
-18.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$28K – $82K
2K employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Librarian in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,060 |
| 25th percentile | $37,290 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $52,780 |
| 75th percentile | $70,300 |
| 90th percentile | $81,610 |
Historical Salary Trend — Librarian in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,820 |
| 2023 | $54,080 |
| 2024 | $52,780 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,820 | $60,472 |
| 2023 | $54,080 | $64,094 |
| 2024 | $52,780 | $64,573 |