Library Technicians Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $30,250 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.54
10th percentile $30,250
90th percentile $40,290
Employed locally 60
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,250
    25th
    $30,250
    50th (median)
    $30,250
    75th
    $36,970
    90th
    $40,290

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 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
    Vallejo, CA $57,990
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,940
    Charlottesville, VA $50,570
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,810
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,290

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,940
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,600
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $101,510
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Blacksburg, VA is $14.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Blacksburg, VA is 24.3% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,250 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,250.