Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $75,020 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.07
10th percentile $54,500
90th percentile $79,020
Employed locally 30
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,500
    25th
    $68,070
    50th (median)
    $75,020
    75th
    $77,650
    90th
    $79,020

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 114% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 14% above 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
    Warner Robins, GA $73,920
    Savannah, GA $71,360
    Gainesville, GA $70,000

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,210
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,280
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$76,420
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Dalton, GA is $36.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Dalton, GA is 16.6% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,500 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,070.