Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $54,570 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.23
10th percentile $33,400
90th percentile $79,050
Employed locally 100
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,400
    25th
    $50,450
    50th (median)
    $54,570
    75th
    $68,490
    90th
    $79,050

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 6% 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 Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,560
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,000
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,650
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,530
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $18,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Macon, GA is $26.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Macon, GA is 15.2% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,400 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,450.