Library Technicians Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $38,510 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $30,720
90th percentile $54,220
Employed locally 50
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,720
    25th
    $30,800
    50th (median)
    $38,510
    75th
    $48,160
    90th
    $54,220

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Library Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $35,800
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $35,180
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $31,280

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,370
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,800
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,060
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $66,670
    Instructional Coordinators $63,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Knoxville, TN is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.29 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Knoxville, TN is 3.7% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,720 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,800.