Library Technicians Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $27,330 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.14
10th percentile $20,050
90th percentile $48,590
Employed locally 30
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,050
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $27,330
    75th
    $38,620
    90th
    $48,590

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,010
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $45,190
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,800
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $44,130
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $42,600
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $39,380

    Related occupations in Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,260
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,270
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $63,850
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,380
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Columbus, GA-AL is $13.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.43 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 31.6% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $20,050 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,960.