Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Washington
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Washington earn a median of $100,030 a year, +47% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +47% ($68,270)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,750
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,440; the top 10% earn over $129,690. Nationally the range is $43,660 to $103,990.
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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Washington
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Washington?
The median is $100,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,440 and the top 10% earn over $129,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for librarians and media collections specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+47% vs. the national median of $68,270). Living costs are not included.