Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $60,410 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.05
10th percentile $45,450
90th percentile $88,710
Employed locally 160
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,450
    25th
    $56,970
    50th (median)
    $60,410
    75th
    $79,880
    90th
    $88,710

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 66% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 34% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $69,950
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,430
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,600
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,410
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $101,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Fort Collins, CO is $29.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 6.1% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,450 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,970.