Library Technicians Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $46,020 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.13
10th percentile $35,810
90th percentile $62,480
Employed locally 70
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,810
    25th
    $36,280
    50th (median)
    $46,020
    75th
    $48,790
    90th
    $62,480

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 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
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,190
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,550
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $56,180
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $56,020
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $51,860

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,240
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $81,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Amherst Town, MA is $22.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.41 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Amherst Town, MA is 15.1% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,810 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,280.