DC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-4022

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual Salary $93,740 +46% above national average (national: $64,320)
$94,300Mean Annual
$45Median Hourly
940Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$93,740
$62,460
10th pct.
$122,410
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$62,460$30.03
25th percentile$76,770$36.91
50th percentile (median)$93,740$45.07
75th percentile$107,040$51.46
90th percentile (top earners)$122,410$58.85
Mean (average)$94,300$45.34

How District of Columbia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. District of Columbia
District of Columbia (current) $93,740
Washington $94,400 +1%
California $86,590 -8%
Maryland $81,690 -13%
Nevada $79,710 -15%
New Jersey $79,380 -15%
Delaware $78,300 -16%
Alaska $78,280 -16%
New York $77,080 -18%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in District of Columbia?

The mean librarians and media collections specialists salary in District of Columbia is $94,300 per year. The median (middle) salary is $93,740 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in District of Columbia?

Entry-level librarians and media collections specialistss (10th percentile) in District of Columbia typically earn around $62,460 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $76,770 per year.

What is the highest Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in District of Columbia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in District of Columbia make approximately $122,410 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $107,040 per year.

How does the District of Columbia Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary compare to the national average?

The median librarians and media collections specialists salary in District of Columbia is $93,740, which is +46% above national average of $64,320.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes