Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $97,910 +52.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.07
10th percentile $64,680
90th percentile $125,930
Employed locally 120
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,680
    25th
    $74,530
    50th (median)
    $97,910
    75th
    $120,410
    90th
    $125,930

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 99% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,900
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,810
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $98,820
    Bellingham, WA $98,760

    Nearby metros — Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,900
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,810
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $98,820
    Bellingham, WA $98,760
    Washington $94,400

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $50,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,500
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $50,430
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $105,610
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $44,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Bremerton, WA is $47.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.23 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries?

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Bremerton, WA is 52.2% above the national median of $64,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Bremerton?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $64,680 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,530.