Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $98,820 +53.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.51
10th percentile $62,880
90th percentile $117,500
Employed locally 100
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,880
    25th
    $75,680
    50th (median)
    $98,820
    75th
    $109,440
    90th
    $117,500

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 105% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 5% above 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
    Bellingham, WA $98,760
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $98,670

    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
    Bellingham, WA $98,760
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910
    Washington $94,400

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49,610
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,170
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$106,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,860
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Olympia, WA is $47.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Olympia, WA is 53.6% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,880 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,680.