How much does an educational instruction and library worker make in California?
$64,100a year
Median yearly pay for educational instruction and library workers in California. That is $30.82 an hour or $5,342 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.82
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 39,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $64,100Highest 10%: $130,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $42,240 | $20.31 | |
| Median | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| 75th | $91,170 | $43.83 | |
| 90th | $130,000 | $62.51 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $79,270 |
| Redding, CA | $75,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $75,420 |
| Stockton, CA | $71,900 |
| Hanford, CA | $71,430 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $70,570 |
| El Centro, CA | $67,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $66,920 |
| Modesto, CA | $65,290 |
| Salinas, CA | $64,660 |
| Fresno, CA | $64,370 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,950 |
| Visalia, CA | $63,790 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,020 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,230 |
| Napa, CA | $61,220 |
| Oxnard, CA | $61,040 |
| Chico, CA | $60,850 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $60,100 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,740 |
| Yuba City, CA | $59,370 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $49,450 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $49,330 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $48,930 |
| Merced, CA | $47,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educational instruction and library workers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $83,130 |
| 2. New Hampshire | $70,990 |
| 3. Hawaii | $64,450 |
| 4. California | $64,100 |
| 5. Colorado | $64,090 |
| 6. South Dakota | $63,010 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $62,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational instruction and library worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $30.82 ($64,100 a year).
Do educational instruction and library workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $64,100 against $50,890 nationally, 26% more.
Where does California rank for educational instruction and library worker pay?
California ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays educational instruction and library workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $79,270 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.