Library Technicians Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $30,930 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.87
10th percentile $22,230
90th percentile $50,220
Employed locally 50
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,230
    25th
    $22,230
    50th (median)
    $30,930
    75th
    $38,400
    90th
    $50,220

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,420
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $50,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,810
    Maryland $49,340

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$51,600
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,900
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$51,120
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$51,710
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary$108,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Houma?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Houma, LA is $14.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.14 or more per hour.

    Is Houma above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Houma, LA is 22.6% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,230 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,230.