Library Technicians Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $30,760 -23% vs national
Median hourly $14.79
10th percentile $30,760
90th percentile $55,190
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,760
    25th
    $30,760
    50th (median)
    $30,760
    75th
    $37,190
    90th
    $55,190

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Library Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,940
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $44,310
    Winchester, VA-WV $35,350
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,560
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $29,090
    Wheeling, WV-OH $28,670

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,610
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $53,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $47,070
    Instructional Coordinators $74,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Charleston, WV is $14.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.21 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Charleston, WV is 23% 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 $30,760 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,760.