How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $45.90 an hour or $7,957 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.90
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 359
- Jobs in the area
- 3,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,290 | $29.95 | |
| 25th | $76,960 | $37.00 | |
| Median | $95,480 | $45.90 | |
| 75th | $110,200 | $52.98 | |
| 90th | $126,700 | $60.89 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $155,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $135,700 |
| Law Teacher | $134,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $129,900 |
| Business Teacher | $128,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $126,200 |
| Atmospheric | $108,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $106,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $105,200 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $45.90 ($95,480 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $95,480 against $68,270 nationally, 40% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $96,550, so Washington pays 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
10 of 359 metro areas with data.
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,700 or more.
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.