Library Technicians Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $37,490 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $31,650
90th percentile $57,940
Employed locally 1,050
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,650
    25th
    $34,670
    50th (median)
    $37,490
    75th
    $47,520
    90th
    $57,940

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Cleveland, OH $44,440
    Mansfield, OH $44,270
    Springfield, OH $36,770
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,390
    Ohio $35,230
    Toledo, OH $35,170

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,940
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,320
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$31,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Columbus, OH is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.55 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Columbus, OH is 6.2% 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 $31,650 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,670.