How much does a Library Staff make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Library Staff in Tacoma, WA is $45,610. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,236 to $56,044, with most professionals earning between $33,433 and $65,545.

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What is a Library Staff?

Library Staff are responsible for providing a wide range of services to library patrons, including assisting with research, locating materials, and providing information about library resources. They also help to maintain the library's collection by shelving and organizing materials, processing new acquisitions, and ensuring that the library is clean and orderly. Additionally, Library Staff may assist with programming and events, such as storytimes, book clubs, and workshops. They are also responsible for enforcing library policies and procedures, and may assist with technology support and troubleshooting for library patrons. Overall, Library Staff play a crucial role in ensuring that the library is a welcoming and accessible resource for the community.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Library Staff in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Library Staff in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Library Staff ranges from $39,236 to $56,044 with the average base salary of $45,610. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,111 to $56,959 with the average total cash compensation of $46,432.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $45,610 $39,236 - $56,044
Bonus $823 $875 - $914
Total Pay $46,432 $40,111 - $56,959
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,236 - $56,044 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,236 - $56,044 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,236 - $56,044 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,463 - $54,941 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,059 - $57,221 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,160 - $55,936 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
See salaries for Library Staff in locations close to Tacoma, WA. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Library Services Manager LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $88,781 MAXIMUM SALARY $114,908
JOB TITLE Library Technical Services Manager LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $111,333 MAXIMUM SALARY $144,185
JOB TITLE Library Services Supervisor LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $84,863 MAXIMUM SALARY $104,094
JOB TITLE Medical Library Services Manager LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $88,858 MAXIMUM SALARY $114,908
JOB TITLE Library Services Operations Manager LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $88,800 MAXIMUM SALARY $115,000
JOB TITLE Health Science Library Manager LOCATION Tacoma, WA MINIMUM SALARY $88,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $115,000
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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

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