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Librarian Salary in Washington (2026)
$48.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,201/year ($6,600/month) for a single filer
Washington is the highest-paying state in the country for Librarians, with a median about 41% above the national average. Of the 2,750 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $100,030 a year — though pay ranges from $64,440 for newcomers to $129,690 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $118,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,750 Librarian jobs in Washington (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Librarian salary of $100,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $79,201 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $100,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,177 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,652 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,201 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,600 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Washington paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Washington?
- The median Librarian salary in Washington is $100,030 per year ($48.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,690 and $118,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Washington?
- On the median salary of $100,030, a single filer in Washington takes home about $79,201 per year ($6,600 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 2,750 Librarian jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.