Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $94,450 +46.8% vs national
Median hourly $45.41
10th percentile $50,710
90th percentile $137,600
Employed locally 100
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,710
    25th
    $79,800
    50th (median)
    $94,450
    75th
    $103,590
    90th
    $137,600

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 119% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $90,410
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $89,080

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Modesto, CA is $45.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Modesto, CA is 46.8% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,710 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,800.