Library Technicians Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $57,990 +45.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.88
10th percentile $46,930
90th percentile $69,920
Employed locally 60
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,930
    25th
    $56,850
    50th (median)
    $57,990
    75th
    $69,920
    90th
    $69,920

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Library Technicians salary is 28% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,100
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $61,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,550

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$93,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$53,340
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,810
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$40,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$83,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Bellingham, WA is $27.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.62 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Bellingham, WA is 45.1% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,930 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,850.