Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $65,420 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.45
10th percentile $40,300
90th percentile $148,220
Employed locally 70
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,300
    25th
    $61,600
    50th (median)
    $65,420
    75th
    $100,750
    90th
    $148,220

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 6% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,340
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $54,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $95,320
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $80,040
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $56,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Visalia, CA is $31.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Visalia, CA is 1.7% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,300 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,600.