Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $50,200 -22% vs national
Median hourly $24.13
10th percentile $50,200
90th percentile $75,650
Employed locally 350
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,200
    25th
    $50,200
    50th (median)
    $50,200
    75th
    $67,110
    90th
    $75,650

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 15% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $69,880
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $64,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $64,480
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $64,250
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $62,560

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,820
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,750
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,620
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$32,950
    Farm and Home Management Educators$56,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$52,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Gainesville, FL is $24.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Gainesville, FL is 22% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,200 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,200.