Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $78,810 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.89
10th percentile $45,590
90th percentile $126,080
Employed locally 230
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,590
    25th
    $67,800
    50th (median)
    $78,810
    75th
    $100,790
    90th
    $126,080

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 110% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 10% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $39,290
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,040
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,510
    Tutors $36,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Fresno, CA is $37.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Fresno, CA is 22.5% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,590 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,800.