Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $99,370 +54.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.77
10th percentile $56,290
90th percentile $130,550
Employed locally 710
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,290
    25th
    $82,870
    50th (median)
    $99,370
    75th
    $120,930
    90th
    $130,550

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 63% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 37% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $98,820
    Bellingham, WA $98,760
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $98,670

    Nearby metros — Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,900
    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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $89,080

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in San Jose, CA is $47.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in San Jose, CA is 54.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,290 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,870.