Library Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $38,060 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $28,500
90th percentile $50,980
Employed locally 1,140
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,500
    25th
    $32,030
    50th (median)
    $38,060
    75th
    $44,670
    90th
    $50,980

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Library Technicians salary is 56% 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
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $39,380

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,190
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,070
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,080
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,390
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.77 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 4.8% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,500 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,030.