Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $85,670 +33.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.19
10th percentile $61,750
90th percentile $106,100
Employed locally 30
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,750
    25th
    $74,320
    50th (median)
    $85,670
    75th
    $101,760
    90th
    $106,100

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 108% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 8% 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
    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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $40,670
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $81,320
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $83,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $47,060
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,990
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Wenatchee, WA is $41.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Wenatchee, WA is 33.2% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,750 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,320.