Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $89,080 +38.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.83
10th percentile $53,520
90th percentile $138,550
Employed locally 110
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,520
    25th
    $74,130
    50th (median)
    $89,080
    75th
    $94,370
    90th
    $138,550

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 5% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$92,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$52,710
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$49,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$93,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $42.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 38.5% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $53,520 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,130.