Library Technicians Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $44,520 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $49,490
Employed locally 30
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $36,080
    50th (median)
    $44,520
    75th
    $47,410
    90th
    $49,490

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Library Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Lincoln, NE $51,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,810
    Lawrence, KS $47,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,910
    Wilmington, NC $46,070

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,820
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,090
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,420
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,340
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Asheville, NC is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.79 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Asheville, NC is 11.4% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,080.