Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $58,810 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.28
10th percentile $47,140
90th percentile $83,950
Employed locally 270
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,140
    25th
    $48,870
    50th (median)
    $58,810
    75th
    $74,230
    90th
    $83,950

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 33% 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 Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,850
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,670
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $40,530
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Colorado Springs, CO is $28.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 8.6% below 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,140 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,870.