Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $48.09 an hour ($100,030 a year). About 2,750 people work in this job there.
That is 47% higher than the U.S. median ($68,270). Washington ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.98 | $64,440 |
| 25% of workers | $38.79 | $80,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.09 | $100,030 |
| 75% of workers | $56.99 | $118,540 |
| 90% of workers | $62.35 | $129,690 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland | $105,240 | 90 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $101,780 | 1,590 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $100,240 | 110 |
| Yakima | $96,250 | 80 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $92,610 | 130 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $85,730 | 40 |
| Bellingham | $83,810 | 100 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $79,880 | 140 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $109,170 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $75,220 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $128,940 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $97,250 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $47,540 |
| Library Technicians | $62,570 |
| Database Administrators | $118,140 |
| Archivists | $76,490 |
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