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Librarian Salary in Georgia (2026)
$36.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,463/year ($4,955/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 15th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 3,330 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $76,750 a year — though pay ranges from $48,500 for newcomers to $101,730 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,330 Librarian jobs in Georgia (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Librarian salary of $76,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,463 — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
| Gross (median) | $76,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,055 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,871 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$3,361 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,463 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,955 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Georgia?
- The median Librarian salary in Georgia is $76,750 per year ($36.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,680 and $84,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $76,750, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $59,463 per year ($4,955 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 3,330 Librarian jobs in Georgia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Georgia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Georgia.