Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in California
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in California earn a median of $89,790 a year, +32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +32% ($68,270)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,180
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,750; the top 10% earn over $132,870. Nationally the range is $43,660 to $103,990.
States ranked near California
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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in California
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in California?
The median is $89,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,750 and the top 10% earn over $132,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for librarians and media collections specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+32% vs. the national median of $68,270). Living costs are not included.