Library Technicians Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $39,070 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.78
10th percentile $31,300
90th percentile $56,560
Employed locally 90
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,300
    25th
    $36,770
    50th (median)
    $39,070
    75th
    $42,950
    90th
    $56,560

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,050
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,800
    Spartanburg, SC $39,990
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $35,730
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $35,630

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,880
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,660
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,340
    Instructional Coordinators $75,480
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Charleston, SC is $18.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.50 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Charleston, SC is 2.3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,300 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,770.