Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $79,000 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.98
10th percentile $59,490
90th percentile $116,990
Employed locally 60
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,490
    25th
    $74,760
    50th (median)
    $79,000
    75th
    $96,830
    90th
    $116,990

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 21% 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 Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$44,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$100,140
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$61,640
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46,580
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$79,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Vallejo, CA is $37.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Vallejo, CA is 22.8% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $59,490 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,760.