Library Technicians Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $56,180 +40.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.01
10th percentile $38,050
90th percentile $70,450
Employed locally 1,280
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,050
    25th
    $46,340
    50th (median)
    $56,180
    75th
    $61,030
    90th
    $70,450

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Library Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,190
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,550
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $56,020
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $51,860
    Massachusetts $49,650

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,980
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$86,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$95,220
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$87,810
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Boston, MA-NH is $27.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.45 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Boston, MA-NH is 40.6% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,050 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,340.