Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Pueblo, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pueblo, CO

Median annual salary $54,210 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.06
10th percentile $51,780
90th percentile $72,410
Employed locally 60
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,780
    25th
    $51,990
    50th (median)
    $54,210
    75th
    $60,630
    90th
    $72,410

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 13% 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 Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,950
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,750
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,680
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,170
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $51,110
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $63,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Pueblo, CO is $26.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Pueblo, CO is 15.7% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,780 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,990.