Library Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $45,460 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $35,620
90th percentile $52,810
Employed locally 460
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,620
    25th
    $39,120
    50th (median)
    $45,460
    75th
    $47,140
    90th
    $52,810

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Library Technicians salary is 53% 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
    Lubbock, TX $39,670
    Midland, TX $39,220
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,730
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,630
    Corpus Christi, TX $36,730

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,170
    Instructional Coordinators $74,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Austin, TX is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.22 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 13.7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,620 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,120.