Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Valdosta, GA

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

Median annual salary $64,680 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.10
10th percentile $35,130
90th percentile $93,630
Employed locally 30
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,130
    25th
    $45,280
    50th (median)
    $64,680
    75th
    $79,970
    90th
    $93,630

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 119% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Dalton, GA $75,020
    Warner Robins, GA $73,920
    Savannah, GA $71,360

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,400
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,780
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $51,700
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Valdosta, GA is $31.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Valdosta, GA is 0.6% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,130 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,280.