Library Technicians Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $39,590 -1% vs national
Median hourly $19.03
10th percentile $27,250
90th percentile $54,840
Employed locally 100
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,250
    25th
    $37,560
    50th (median)
    $39,590
    75th
    $48,650
    90th
    $54,840

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 41% Median Library Technicians salary is 59% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Fairbanks-College, AK $53,630
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $43,610
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $40,450
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $38,740

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,540
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,660
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,980
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,980
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $78,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Anchorage, AK is $19.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.27 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Anchorage, AK is 1% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,250 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,560.