Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Goldsboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Goldsboro, NC

Median annual salary $48,680 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $38,110
90th percentile $67,800
Employed locally 40
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,110
    25th
    $47,530
    50th (median)
    $48,680
    75th
    $57,760
    90th
    $67,800

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 16% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,660
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $84,200
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,160
    Anchorage, AK $79,030
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $74,760
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,440

    Related occupations in Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,640
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,880
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,650
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Goldsboro, NC is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Goldsboro, NC is 24.3% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,110 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,530.