Library Technicians Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $29,210 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.04
10th percentile $21,840
90th percentile $41,330
Employed locally 30
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,840
    25th
    $27,600
    50th (median)
    $29,210
    75th
    $36,820
    90th
    $41,330

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Library Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,460
    Lubbock, TX $39,670
    Midland, TX $39,220
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,730
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,630

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,510
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,710
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Brownsville, TX is $14.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.87 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Brownsville, TX is 26.9% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $21,840 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,600.