District of Columbia

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$96,550
+32.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$46.42
 
10th Percentile
$63,540
Entry level
90th Percentile
$126,660
Senior level
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Salary Range

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in District of Columbia earn between $63,540 and $126,660, with a mean of $96,550. The national average for this role is $72,843.

$96,550 mean
10th Percentile$63,54090th Percentile$126,660

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$96,550
National Average$72,843
Washington$98,530
California$92,300
Maryland$89,530
New York$84,890
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.