Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in District of Columbia
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in District of Columbia earn a median of $96,550 a year, +41% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +41% ($68,270)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,540; the top 10% earn over $126,660. Nationally the range is $43,660 to $103,990.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Library Technicians$61,040 median in District of Columbia
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- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$65,180 median in District of Columbia
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in District of Columbia
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $96,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,540 and the top 10% earn over $126,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for librarians and media collections specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+41% vs. the national median of $68,270). Living costs are not included.