Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Mount Vernon, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Median annual salary $81,760 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.31
10th percentile $61,830
90th percentile $122,420
Employed locally 60
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,830
    25th
    $67,340
    50th (median)
    $81,760
    75th
    $101,750
    90th
    $122,420

    Mount Vernon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,474 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 4% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910

    Related occupations in Mount Vernon, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$48,120
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$103,580
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$105,400
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$52,710
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$86,480
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$45,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Mount Vernon, WA is $39.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Mount Vernon, WA is 27.1% 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 Mount Vernon?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,830 per year in Mount Vernon, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,340.