How much does a Metadata Manager make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Metadata Manager in Los Angeles, CA is $153,438. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $138,099 to $167,053, with most professionals earning between $124,133 and $179,448.

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What is a Metadata Manager?

The Metadata Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization, maintenance, and quality of metadata within a company or organization. This includes developing and implementing metadata standards, policies, and procedures, as well as ensuring that metadata is accurate, consistent, and up-to-date. The Metadata Manager may also be responsible for managing a team of metadata specialists, collaborating with other departments to ensure metadata needs are met, and staying current on industry best practices and trends in metadata management. Additionally, the Metadata Manager may be involved in data governance and data quality initiatives to ensure that metadata is effectively utilized and leveraged across the organization.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Metadata Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Metadata Manager in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Metadata Manager ranges from $138,099 to $167,053 with the average base salary of $153,438. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $147,203 to $181,591 with the average total cash compensation of $164,598.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $153,438 $138,099 - $167,053
Bonus $11,160 $9,104 - $14,539
Total Pay $164,598 $147,203 - $181,591
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,099 - $167,053 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,099 - $167,053 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,099 - $167,053 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,099 - $167,053 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,952 - $165,665 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $137,950 - $166,872 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Metadata Services Director LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $67,910 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,246
JOB TITLE Metadata Librarian LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $71,173 MAXIMUM SALARY $94,515
JOB TITLE Metadata Analyst LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $78,708 MAXIMUM SALARY $98,951
JOB TITLE Metadata Specialist LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $53,533 MAXIMUM SALARY $82,743
JOB TITLE Metadata Coordinator LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $68,251 MAXIMUM SALARY $94,354
JOB TITLE Metadata Curator LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $52,239 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,364
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