How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Washington?
$100,000a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Washington. That is $48.09 an hour or $8,336 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.09
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,440Median: $100,000Highest 10%: $129,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,440 | $30.98 | |
| 25th | $80,690 | $38.79 | |
| Median | $100,000 | $48.09 | |
| 75th | $118,500 | $56.99 | |
| 90th | $129,700 | $62.35 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kennewick, WA | $105,200 |
| Seattle, WA | $101,800 |
| Bremerton, WA | $100,200 |
| Yakima, WA | $96,250 |
| Olympia, WA | $92,610 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $85,730 |
| Bellingham, WA | $83,810 |
| Portland, OR | $82,130 |
| Spokane, WA | $79,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 1. Washington | $100,000 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $96,550 |
| 3. California | $89,790 |
| 4. Maryland | $88,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $48.09 ($100,000 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $100,000 against $68,270 nationally, 47% more.
Where does Washington rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Washington ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Kennewick-Richland, WA, with a median of $105,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.