SOC 25-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other — Savannah
Savannah, GA · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Savannah, GA is $27,720 per year, substantially below the national median of $50,890 — a gap of 45.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Savannah, GA is $27,720 per year, substantially below the national median of $50,890 — a gap of 45.5%. Pay ranges from under $18,390 at the tenth percentile to more than $63,130 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $20,560 to $39,000.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Valdosta leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $41,870. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 387th of 394 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,390 | −63.9% |
| 25th | $20,560 | −59.6% |
| Median (50th) | $27,720 | −45.5% |
| 75th | $39,000 | −23.4% |
| 90th | $63,130 | +24.1% |
| Mean | $35,020 | −31.2% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valdosta | $41,870 | 100 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $35,040 | 290 | |
| 3 | Gainesville | $33,780 | 130 | |
| 4 | Warner Robins | $33,700 | 130 | |
| 5 | Augusta | $30,540 | 900 | |
| 6 | Atlanta | $25,000 | 3,340 | |
| 7 | Albany | $21,180 | 90 | |
| 8 | Macon | $19,060 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Savannah run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $27,720 goes as far as $28,785 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 43.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$27,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,785US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,720 a year, 45.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $18,390 to $63,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Valdosta, at $41,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Savannah, GA?
The median annual wage is $27,720, or $13.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,890, so pay in Savannah, GA is 45.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Savannah, GA earns more than $63,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $18,390 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Valdosta, at $41,870 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Savannah, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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