Library Technicians Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $36,420 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.51
10th percentile $29,220
90th percentile $46,550
Employed locally 70
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,220
    25th
    $31,320
    50th (median)
    $36,420
    75th
    $38,530
    90th
    $46,550

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Library Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,100
    Albuquerque, NM $54,280
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $51,860
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $51,500
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,290
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $48,680

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,310
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,260
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,720
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Farmington, NM is $17.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.56 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Farmington, NM is 8.9% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,220 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,320.