Library Technicians Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $32,470 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.61
10th percentile $29,080
90th percentile $43,180
Employed locally 150
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,080
    25th
    $29,920
    50th (median)
    $32,470
    75th
    $37,890
    90th
    $43,180

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,420
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,190
    Vallejo, CA $57,990
    Salinas, CA $57,190
    Albuquerque, NM $54,280
    California $51,290

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,300
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,310
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,850
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,630
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Birmingham, AL is $15.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.56 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Birmingham, AL is 18.8% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,080 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,920.