Library Technicians Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $53,630 +34.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.78
10th percentile $43,500
90th percentile $62,900
Employed locally 60
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,500
    25th
    $45,280
    50th (median)
    $53,630
    75th
    $61,600
    90th
    $62,900

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Library Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $43,610
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $40,450
    Anchorage, AK $39,590
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $38,740

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $79,160
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,920
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $42,340
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,740
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,710
    Tutors $43,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Fairbanks?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Fairbanks, AK is $25.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.93 or more per hour.

    Is Fairbanks above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Fairbanks, AK is 34.2% 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,500 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,280.