Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Colorado make a median of $76,480 a year, or about $36.77 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $101K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $76K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level librarians and media collections specialists (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $101K or more, a $50K spread from bottom to top.
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $82K | +7% | 170 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $80K | +4% | 1,000 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $70K | -9% | 120 |
| Grand Junction | $64K | -16% | 60 |
| Pueblo | $63K | -17% | 50 |
| Greeley | $62K | -18% | 140 |
| Colorado Springs | $61K | -20% | 230 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for librarians and media collections specialists in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new librarians and media collections specialists typically earn — is $51K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,072/month.
Is librarians and media collections specialist a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 12% above the national median — $76K here vs. $68K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for librarians and media collections specialists?
Colorado pays $76K median vs. the U.S. average of $68K — that’s +12%.
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Colorado?
The median is $76,480 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,200, and experienced librarians and media collections specialists can clear $101,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $76K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,902/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a librarians and media collections specialists salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median librarians and media collections specialists salary is worth about $76,480 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do librarians and media collections specialists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.