Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $37.72 an hour ($78,460 a year). About 1,810 people work in this job there.

$37.72Median hourly pay
$65,500–$93,570Middle half of workers, yearly
1,810People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($68,270). It is 2% higher than the Georgia median ($76,750).

Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$24.97$51,930
25% of workers$31.49$65,500
Half of workers (median)$37.72$78,460
75% of workers$44.98$93,570
90% of workers$50.80$105,660

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Brunswick-St. Simons$79,66040
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)$78,4601,810
Gainesville$77,46070
Savannah$76,660140
Dalton$76,00030
Warner Robins$75,91060
Columbus$71,690110
Valdosta$70,84040
Albany$68,66050
Augusta-Richmond County$68,430230
Athens-Clarke County$64,550120
Rome$61,56040
Macon-Bibb County$56,85090

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for librarians and media collections specialists

  • Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 12,600 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

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