Library Technicians Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $38,480 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $23,660
90th percentile $54,700
Employed locally 120
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,660
    25th
    $30,230
    50th (median)
    $38,480
    75th
    $47,960
    90th
    $54,700

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Library Technicians salary is 53% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $57,700
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $51,520
    Napa, CA $50,110
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,190
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,340

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,850
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,520
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,580
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,440
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $36,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Allentown, PA-NJ is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.29 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 3.7% 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $23,660 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,230.