Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $93,990 +46.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.19
10th percentile $60,100
90th percentile $111,270
Employed locally 90
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,100
    25th
    $61,900
    50th (median)
    $93,990
    75th
    $106,410
    90th
    $111,270

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 138% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 38% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45,400
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$49,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,740
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,620
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Yakima, WA is $45.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Yakima, WA is 46.1% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $60,100 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,900.