Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $74,510 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.82
10th percentile $38,630
90th percentile $146,970
Employed locally 190
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,630
    25th
    $49,710
    50th (median)
    $74,510
    75th
    $104,050
    90th
    $146,970

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 31% 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 Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,920
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,830
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,790
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Oxnard, CA is $35.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Oxnard, CA is 15.8% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,630 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,710.