Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Washington
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Washington earn an average of $98,530 a year. That is $25,690 (35%) more than the U.S. average of $72,840. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $105,400.
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Washington vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,840 | $35.02 |
| Washington | $98,530 | $47.37 |
| Oregon | $78,580 | $37.78 |
| Idaho | $57,950 | $27.86 |
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- Library Technicians$64,550
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$50,650
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$97,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,350
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,330
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$56,480
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Washington?
The average is $98,530 a year, and the median is $100,030. That is $25,690 (35%) more than the U.S. average of $72,840.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$47.37 an hour on average; the median is $48.09.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($105,400), followed by Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA ($100,200). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ($78,480).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #1 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.