Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $100,810 +56.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.47
10th percentile $69,370
90th percentile $126,710
Employed locally 1,440
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,370
    25th
    $82,540
    50th (median)
    $100,810
    75th
    $122,810
    90th
    $126,710

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,900
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $98,820
    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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $98,820
    Bellingham, WA $98,760
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910
    Washington $94,400

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49,980
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$99,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,580
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$58,570
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$48,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Seattle, WA is $48.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Seattle, WA is 56.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $69,370 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,540.