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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Washington

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists manage libraries and information collections in educational institutions, museums, corporations, and public settings. They organize materials ranging from books and periodicals to recordings and films, and help patrons access information through reference services and borrowing systems In Washington the median pay is $100,030 a year, 47% above the national median of $68,270.

$100,030median pay in Washington, per year
$80,690–$118,540middle half earn
2,750employed in Washington
$68,270U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Washington

2open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Washington or remote
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2posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in Washington and remote

  • Supervisory Librarian NF-04 · United States Army Installation Management Command · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington · $70000–$80000

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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingWritingCritical ThinkingService OrientationMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge areas

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementAdministrative

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O*NET-SOC 25-4022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.