Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Napa, CA

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

Median annual salary $82,690 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.76
10th percentile $52,760
90th percentile $163,510
Employed locally 40
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,760
    25th
    $64,320
    50th (median)
    $82,690
    75th
    $103,470
    90th
    $163,510

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 24% below 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 Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $81,320
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,280
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $64,880
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $46,850
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Napa, CA is $39.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Napa, CA is 28.6% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,760 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,320.