Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Washington

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Washington

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Washington earn a median salary of $87,483 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +36% vs the national median of $64,320. An estimated 6,400 librarians and media collections specialists are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $61,480 to $100,810 depending on location.

$87,483 Avg median salary in Washington
$100,810 Highest paying metro
$61,480 Lowest paying metro
6,400 Employed in Washington

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      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries by city in Washington

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Seattle, WA $100,810 $82,540 $122,810 1,440
      Kennewick, WA $99,530 $76,370 $114,100 100
      Olympia, WA $98,820 $75,680 $109,440 100
      Bellingham, WA $98,760 $77,930 $123,210 60
      Bremerton, WA $97,910 $74,530 $120,410 120
      Yakima, WA $93,990 $61,900 $106,410 90
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV $91,020 $75,150 $105,750 3,720
      Wenatchee, WA $85,670 $74,320 $101,760 30
      Mount Vernon, WA $81,760 $67,340 $101,750 60
      Spokane, WA $77,220 $57,860 $95,340 180
      Eastern Washington $62,820 $59,580 $72,860 180
      Western Washington $61,480 $60,030 $72,010 320

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