Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $82,550 +28.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.69
10th percentile $45,240
90th percentile $123,570
Employed locally 590
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,240
    25th
    $64,980
    50th (median)
    $82,550
    75th
    $105,240
    90th
    $123,570

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 12% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $78,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Sacramento, CA is $39.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Sacramento, CA is 28.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,240 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,980.