How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in Colorado?
$76,480a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in Colorado. That is $36.77 an hour or $6,373 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.77
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,200Median: $76,480Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,200 | $24.62 | |
| 25th | $62,110 | $29.86 | |
| Median | $76,480 | $36.77 | |
| 75th | $84,260 | $40.51 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.69 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $81,550 |
| Denver, CO | $79,620 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $69,850 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $63,980 |
| Pueblo, CO | $63,240 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,400 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 13. Minnesota | $77,650 |
| 14. Virginia | $77,430 |
| 15. Georgia | $76,750 |
| 16. Colorado | $76,480 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $75,860 |
| 18. Texas | $71,860 |
| 19. Hawaii | $68,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $36.77 ($76,480 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $76,480 against $68,270 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Colorado rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
Colorado ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $81,550 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.