Library Technicians Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $42,600 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.48
10th percentile $29,180
90th percentile $47,970
Employed locally 80
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,180
    25th
    $37,110
    50th (median)
    $42,600
    75th
    $42,600
    90th
    $47,970

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Library Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Lincoln, NE $51,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,810
    Lawrence, KS $47,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,910
    Wilmington, NC $46,070

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,830
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,620
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,270
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Hickory, NC is $20.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.85 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Hickory, NC is 6.6% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,180 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,110.