Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $39.49 an hour ($82,130 a year). About 1,070 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($68,270). It is 5% higher than the Oregon median ($78,070).
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.85 | $51,680 |
| 25% of workers | $32.02 | $66,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.49 | $82,130 |
| 75% of workers | $49.62 | $103,210 |
| 90% of workers | $57.14 | $118,850 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bend | $82,430 | 90 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $82,130 | 1,070 |
| Albany | $78,330 | 30 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $77,950 | 140 |
| Salem | $77,320 | 140 |
| Corvallis | $76,030 | 50 |
| Medford | $60,770 | 100 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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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