Library Technicians Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $39,380 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.94
10th percentile $32,900
90th percentile $46,070
Employed locally 90
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,900
    25th
    $39,380
    50th (median)
    $39,380
    75th
    $46,070
    90th
    $46,070

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Library Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,010
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,190
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,800
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $44,130
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $42,600
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $38,060

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,630
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $61,330
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Athens, GA is $18.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.08 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Athens, GA is 1.5% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,900 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,380.