Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $61,940 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.78
10th percentile $48,770
90th percentile $77,510
Employed locally 110
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,770
    25th
    $61,940
    50th (median)
    $61,940
    75th
    $77,510
    90th
    $77,510

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 2% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $81,130
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $77,970
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $76,710
    Dalton, GA $75,020
    Warner Robins, GA $73,920
    Savannah, GA $71,360

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,630
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $61,330
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Athens, GA is $29.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Athens, GA is 3.7% below 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,770 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,940.