Library Technicians Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $49,340 +23.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.72
10th percentile $38,450
90th percentile $63,630
Employed locally 680
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,450
    25th
    $46,680
    50th (median)
    $49,340
    75th
    $58,460
    90th
    $63,630

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Library Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,940
    Salisbury, MD $45,810
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,340
    Lexington Park, MD $43,760
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,560

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,880
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,450
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,490
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,500
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Baltimore?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Baltimore, MD is $23.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.37 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Baltimore, MD is 23.4% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,450 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,680.