Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $70,000 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.65
10th percentile $36,130
90th percentile $98,540
Employed locally 70
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,130
    25th
    $51,230
    50th (median)
    $70,000
    75th
    $79,410
    90th
    $98,540

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 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
    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 Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,260
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,670
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,400
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $47,590
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $41,180

    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, GA is $33.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.65 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, GA is 8.8% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,130 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,230.