Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $77,720 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.36
10th percentile $39,640
90th percentile $127,460
Employed locally 150
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,640
    25th
    $44,290
    50th (median)
    $77,720
    75th
    $104,520
    90th
    $127,460

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 115% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,900
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,810
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $98,820
    Bellingham, WA $98,760

    Nearby metros — Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $98,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,660
    Modesto, CA $94,450
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $90,410

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $67,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,370
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $167,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Bakersfield, CA is $37.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.55 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries?

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 20.8% above the national median of $64,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,640 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,290.