Library Technicians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $54,280 +35.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.09
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $54,280
Employed locally 170
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,670
    50th (median)
    $54,280
    75th
    $54,280
    90th
    $54,280

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Library Technicians salary is 20% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,100
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $51,860
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $51,500
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,290
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $48,680
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,500

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,200
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,520
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$171,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $26.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.99 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 35.8% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,670.