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Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Colorado
Ranked #17 of 51 · CO
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of librarians and media collections specialistss in Colorado earn between $51,200 and $101,280. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean librarians and media collections specialists salary in Colorado is $75,070, about 3.1% above the U.S. average ($72,840). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $81,550 | $85,730 | 170 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,620 | $79,770 | 1,000 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $75,370 | $72,970 | 90 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $69,850 | $72,070 | 120 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $64,930 | $65,480 | 60 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $63,980 | $62,240 | 60 |
| Pueblo, CO | $63,240 | $66,410 | 50 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,400 | $68,130 | 140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make in Colorado?
The median librarians and media collections specialists salary in Colorado is $76,480 per year (mean $75,070), and about 80% earn between $51,200 and $101,280.
How much do librarians and media collections specialists make per hour in Colorado?
Roughly $36 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $75,070 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Colorado a high-paying state for librarians and media collections specialists?
Colorado ranks #17 of 51 states for librarians and media collections specialists pay. Its mean salary of $75,070 is about 3.1% above the U.S. average of $72,840.
Which metro areas in Colorado pay librarians and media collections specialists the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for librarians and media collections specialists are Boulder, CO ($81,550), Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($79,620), Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area ($75,370), by median annual wage.
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