How much does a Librarian make in Hayward, CA?

Updated Feb 10, 2024

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Total Pay Range
$76K - $138K/yr
Base Pay
$64K - $116K/yr
Additional Pay
$12K - $22K/yr

$102K

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$76K$138K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Librarian is $101,620 per year in the Hayward, CA area, with an average salary of $85,827 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $15,793 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Adjunct Librarian in Hayward, CA

$92,858 /yr
Adjunct Librarian
$101,620 /yr
Librarian
$212,311 /yr
Principal Librarian
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Job TitleSalary
Adjunct Librarian$92,858 /yr
Librarian$101,620 /yr
Principal Librarian$212,311 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Librarian in Hayward, CA

Some related job titles are Library Salaries with median pay of $102,731, Law Librarian Salaries with median pay of $119,673, Library Associate Salaries with median pay of $57,886, Records Management Specialist Salaries with median pay of $85,321.

Total Pay Trajectory

For Adjunct Librarian in Hayward, CA

$92,858 /yr
Adjunct Librarian
$101,620 /yr
Librarian
$212,311 /yr
Principal Librarian
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What is the total pay trajectory for Adjunct Librarian?

Job TitleSalary
Adjunct Librarian$92,858 /yr
Librarian$101,620 /yr
Principal Librarian$212,311 /yr

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Chabot College
4.1
LibrarianSee 2 salaries from this location

$75,149

 / yr
Alameda County Library
3.2
LibrarianSee 1 salary from this location

$34

 / hr

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Librarian in Hayward, CA Salaries

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Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.

Librarian pay FAQ in Hayward, CA

The average salary for a Librarian is $101,620 per year in Hayward, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 5731 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Librarian employees in Hayward, CA.

The highest salary for a Librarian in Hayward, CA is $138,316 per year.

The lowest salary for a Librarian in Hayward, CA is $76,215 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Librarian or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Librarian.

Ratings contributed anonymously on Glassdoor indicate that 68% of librarians are satisfied with their income. A librarian who holds an advanced degree and has accumulated some years of work experience may qualify as earning a good salary.

If you're following the average career path of a librarian, you could earn a total pay of between $58,939.62 and $181,507.54, depending on the number of years you've worked and your employer's policies. Once you have accumulated enough work experience, you may qualify for a promotion with a higher total pay. Total pay includes your salary, bonuses, and other benefits.

If you'd like to earn more money from your job as a librarian, you should take stock of your marketable skills and qualifications. Generally, the more qualified you are, the better your salary should be. You can improve your credentials and possibly earn a bigger paycheck by obtaining a graduate degree, such as a master's in library and information science. Be sure to choose a program accredited by the American Library Association. Attending workshops, conferences, summits, and skill enrichment classes in your field may also increase your value to an employer.

If you're applying for a new job, use your skills and qualifications as a bargaining chip to negotiate a good starting librarian salary.

If you're happy with your job but would like to earn more, it might be time to ask for a raise. Be ready to provide a valid reason why you deserve one. Have your responsibilities increased substantially since your appointment? Did you find out you're being underpaid? Promotion is another good opportunity to ask for an increase, as well as a positive performance review or a job offer. A 3% to 5% increase is average, but you could ask for more (10% to 20%) to begin negotiations.

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