Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $77,970 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.49
10th percentile $46,300
90th percentile $105,160
Employed locally 1,880
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,300
    25th
    $60,840
    50th (median)
    $77,970
    75th
    $89,610
    90th
    $105,160

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $76,710
    Dalton, GA $75,020
    Warner Robins, GA $73,920
    Savannah, GA $71,360
    Gainesville, GA $70,000

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,190
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,070
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,080
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,390
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Atlanta, GA is $37.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Atlanta, GA is 21.2% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,300 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,840.