Library Technicians Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $34,910 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $29,360
90th percentile $39,450
Employed locally 40
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,360
    25th
    $29,360
    50th (median)
    $34,910
    75th
    $37,950
    90th
    $39,450

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Library Technicians salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Library Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $66,260
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Ithaca, NY $62,510

    Nearby metros — Library Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,460
    Lubbock, TX $39,670
    Midland, TX $39,220
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,730
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,630

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,860
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,380
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,300
    Instructional Coordinators $66,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Abilene, TX is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.76 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Abilene, TX is 12.7% below the national median of $39,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Library Technicians in Abilene?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,360 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,360.