Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $77,030 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.03
10th percentile $51,060
90th percentile $133,600
Employed locally 140
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,060
    25th
    $63,760
    50th (median)
    $77,030
    75th
    $98,560
    90th
    $133,600

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 18% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $110,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,300
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,320
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $63,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Salinas, CA is $37.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Salinas, CA is 19.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,060 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,760.