Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $82,160 +27.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.50
10th percentile $43,100
90th percentile $166,340
Employed locally 50
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,100
    25th
    $51,060
    50th (median)
    $82,160
    75th
    $104,720
    90th
    $166,340

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 126% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 26% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $51,560
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,470
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $100,390
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Merced, CA is $39.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Merced, CA is 27.7% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,100 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,060.