Library Technicians Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $38,390 -4% vs national
Median hourly $18.46
10th percentile $27,070
90th percentile $56,970
Employed locally 110
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,070
    25th
    $34,200
    50th (median)
    $38,390
    75th
    $50,160
    90th
    $56,970

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Library Technicians salary is 52% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $57,700
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $51,520
    Napa, CA $50,110
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,190
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,340

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $68,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,600
    Instructional Coordinators $75,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Harrisburg, PA is $18.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.95 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Harrisburg, PA is 4% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,070 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,200.