Library Technicians Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $46,540 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $38,030
90th percentile $57,530
Employed locally 190
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,030
    25th
    $45,400
    50th (median)
    $46,540
    75th
    $49,820
    90th
    $57,530

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Library Technicians salary is 55% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $61,070
    District of Columbia $58,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,550
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $56,010
    Connecticut $54,550

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,960
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,750
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,170
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Boulder, CO is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Boulder, CO is 16.4% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,030 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,400.