Library Technicians Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $44,800 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $35,660
90th percentile $49,670
Employed locally 930
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,660
    25th
    $43,470
    50th (median)
    $44,800
    75th
    $45,130
    90th
    $49,670

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Library Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Lincoln, NE $51,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,810
    Lawrence, KS $47,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,910
    Wilmington, NC $46,070

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,050
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,320
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,380
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Charlotte, NC-SC is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.28 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 12.1% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,660 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,470.