Library Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $37,630 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.09
10th percentile $31,140
90th percentile $47,580
Employed locally 1,130
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,140
    25th
    $35,020
    50th (median)
    $37,630
    75th
    $44,580
    90th
    $47,580

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Library Technicians salary is 53% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,460
    Lubbock, TX $39,670
    Midland, TX $39,220
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,730
    Corpus Christi, TX $36,730

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Houston, TX is $18.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.67 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 5.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,140 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,020.