Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $79,130 +23% vs national
Median hourly $38.04
10th percentile $57,550
90th percentile $125,770
Employed locally 190
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,550
    25th
    $78,860
    50th (median)
    $79,130
    75th
    $98,200
    90th
    $125,770

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 23% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,160
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,440
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $59,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,530
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Santa Rosa, CA is $38.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 23% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,550 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,860.