Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $76,640 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.85
10th percentile $52,640
90th percentile $97,480
Employed locally 1,020
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,640
    25th
    $60,750
    50th (median)
    $76,640
    75th
    $88,860
    90th
    $97,480

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 25% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,130
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,850
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$162,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$43,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Denver, CO is $36.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Denver, CO is 19.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,640 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,750.