Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $98,670 +53.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.44
10th percentile $60,890
90th percentile $155,410
Employed locally 120
National median $64,320

Compare Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Santa Maria, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
in
Santa Maria, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,890
    25th
    $75,600
    50th (median)
    $98,670
    75th
    $129,880
    90th
    $155,410

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 103% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 3% above 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
    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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,060
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $79,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,930
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Santa Maria, CA is $47.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $60,890 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,600.