Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,850 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.18
10th percentile $48,490
90th percentile $89,870
Employed locally 110
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,490
    25th
    $56,990
    50th (median)
    $64,850
    75th
    $78,530
    90th
    $89,870

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,840
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,380
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Northwest Colorado is $31.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Northwest Colorado is 0.8% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,490 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,990.