Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $78,110 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.55
10th percentile $49,860
90th percentile $168,920
Employed locally 30
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,860
    25th
    $52,040
    50th (median)
    $78,110
    75th
    $121,940
    90th
    $168,920

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 139% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 39% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,960
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $96,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,680
    Tutors $46,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in El Centro, CA is $37.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in El Centro, CA is 21.4% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,860 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,040.