Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $79,420 +23.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.19
10th percentile $56,900
90th percentile $120,000
Employed locally 170
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,900
    25th
    $64,260
    50th (median)
    $79,420
    75th
    $101,810
    90th
    $120,000

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,660
    District of Columbia $93,740
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,720
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $81,760
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $79,770

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,960
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,750
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,170
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Boulder, CO is $38.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Boulder, CO is 23.5% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,900 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,260.