Library Media Specialist Salary in Charleston, WV

How much does a Library Media Specialist make in Charleston, WV?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Library Media Specialist in Charleston, WV is $56,656. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,147 to $65,535, with most professionals earning between $42,310 and $73,619.

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Assist in planning and implementing an information and technology literacy skills curriculum integrated with subject area curriculum through partnerships with teachers.

April 25, 2023

Manages collection and performs necessary collection development duties, as needed, to include but not limited to new print and digital materials, periodicals and supplies.

January 05, 2023

Participates in a professional learning community with a variety of stakeholders including but not limited to instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.

October 20, 2022

Creates a plan with colleagues to define best practices, identify exemplars, reflect on current practices, and move the work forward by aligning current innovative practices with AASL standards and the appropriate Virginia Standards of Learning and Curriculum Framework.

November 06, 2022

Provides a well-balanced media center, containing materials in all formats, equipment, and a program of services which enhances and supports the school's educational goals and objectives by providing access to information and ideas for students, faculty and staff, under the supervision of the Principal.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Library Media Specialist in Charleston, WV

Average Base Salary

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49147

65535

56656

Average Total Cash Compensation

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50261

67175

57553

What is the average salary for Library Media Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Library Media Specialist in Charleston, WV. The base salary for Library Media Specialist ranges from $49,147 to $65,535 with the average base salary of $56,656. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,261 to $67,175 with the average total cash compensation of $57,553.

View Average Salary for Library Media Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$56,656	$49,147 - $65,535
Bonus	$897	$1,114 - $1,640
Total Pay	$57,553	$50,261 - $67,175

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Library Media Specialist Salary Near Charleston, WV

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Huntington, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,562 - $64,756	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,710 - $64,952	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Parkersburg, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,497 - $64,668	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,393 - $65,862	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,868 - $66,496	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Fairmont, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,844 - $70,465	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV

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About Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, the population during the 2017 Census Estimate was 47,929. The Charleston metropolitan area as a whole had 214,406 residents. Charleston is the center of government, commerce, and industry for Kanawha County, of which it is the county seat. Early industries important to Charleston included salt and the first natural gas well. Later, coal became central to economic prosperity in the city and the surrounding area. Today, trade, utilities, governm...

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