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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 25-4022. 216 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $67,987, middle half $58,386–$81,553.
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 91 | $60,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | 53 | $70,127 |
| Level III (experienced) | 23 | $77,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 7 | $112,944 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Job titles
- Librarian21
- Assistant Librarian18
- Teacher8
- Assistant Professor5
- Associate Librarian5
- Data Services Librarian4
- Librarian (Systems & Technology)3
- Digital Initiatives Librarian3
- Lead Librarian for Textiles/Engineering Research3
- Senior Assistant Librarian3
- Librarian I3
- Sr. Assistant Librarian3
- Ontologist III3
- Ontologist II3
- Director of Special Collections and University Archives2
- Reference & Scholarly Services Librarian2
- Digital Fabrication Operations Manager2
- Media Specialist2
- Meeter Center Curator and Theological Librarian2
- Reference & Instruction Librarian (Sr. Assistant Librarian)2
- Chinese Studies Librarian, Assistant Professor2
- Assistant Librarian for Web Services2
- Library Media Specialist2
- Research Services Librarian (Librarian 1)2
- Assistant University Librarian2
- Librarian B (Applied Data Science Librarian)2
- Librarian, Asst2
- Librarian Assistant Professor2
- Vice President, Analytics Solutions Manager2
- Instructor, E-resources Access Librarian1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 50 | $68,987 |
| FY2024 | 57 | $61,975 |
| FY2025 | 63 | $65,000 |
| FY2026 | 46 | $83,282 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).