Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,980 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $30,000
90th percentile $75,670
Employed locally 80
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,000
    25th
    $38,270
    50th (median)
    $49,980
    75th
    $61,300
    90th
    $75,670

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,150
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,910
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,640
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,130
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$47,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 22.3% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,000 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,270.