Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $60,320 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $39,600
90th percentile $79,030
Employed locally 80
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,600
    25th
    $49,360
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $66,180
    90th
    $79,030

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,370
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $32,070
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,890
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $39,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Southwest Colorado is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Southwest Colorado is 6.2% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,600 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,360.