How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in California?
$89,790a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in California. That is $43.17 an hour or $7,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.17
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,750Median: $89,790Highest 10%: $132,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,750 | $24.40 | |
| 25th | $66,540 | $31.99 | |
| Median | $89,790 | $43.17 | |
| 75th | $108,800 | $52.31 | |
| 90th | $132,900 | $63.88 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $103,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $101,500 |
| Merced, CA | $98,630 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $97,510 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $94,380 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $92,140 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $91,090 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $87,490 |
| San Diego, CA | $84,810 |
| Sacramento, CA | $83,890 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $81,890 |
| Modesto, CA | $80,860 |
| Chico, CA | $80,840 |
| Fresno, CA | $80,450 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,290 |
| Napa, CA | $78,490 |
| El Centro, CA | $78,110 |
| Vallejo, CA | $77,860 |
| Redding, CA | $76,970 |
| Salinas, CA | $76,080 |
| Stockton, CA | $74,760 |
| Visalia, CA | $67,970 |
| Riverside, CA | $57,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 1. Washington | $100,000 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $96,550 |
| 3. California | $89,790 |
| 4. Maryland | $88,570 |
| 5. Nevada | $84,540 |
| 6. Connecticut | $79,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $43.17 ($89,790 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $89,790 against $68,270 nationally, 32% more.
Where does California rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
California ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $103,200 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.