Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $76,590 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.82
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $131,440
Employed locally 730
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $46,090
    50th (median)
    $76,590
    75th
    $101,190
    90th
    $131,440

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 11% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,910
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $104,990
    Tutors $44,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Riverside, CA is $36.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Riverside, CA is 19.1% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,090.