Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $45.90 an hour ($95,480 a year). About 3,630 people work in this job there.
That is 40% higher than the U.S. median ($68,270). It is about the same as the District of Columbia median ($96,550).
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.95 | $62,290 |
| 25% of workers | $37.00 | $76,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.90 | $95,480 |
| 75% of workers | $52.98 | $110,200 |
| 90% of workers | $60.90 | $126,660 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page) | $95,480 | 3,630 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for librarians and media collections specialists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 12,600 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
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| Instructional Coordinators | $105,220 |
| Database Administrators | $108,750 |
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| Library Assistants, Clerical | $46,820 |
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