Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $98,660 +53.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.43
10th percentile $57,210
90th percentile $134,850
Employed locally 1,980
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,210
    25th
    $77,710
    50th (median)
    $98,660
    75th
    $119,840
    90th
    $134,850

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 26% 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
    Modesto, CA $94,450
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $90,410
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $89,080

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in San Francisco, CA is $47.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in San Francisco, CA is 53.4% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,210 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,710.