Library Technicians Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $36,760 -8% vs national
Median hourly $17.67
10th percentile $22,380
90th percentile $51,180
Employed locally 40
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,380
    25th
    $23,750
    50th (median)
    $36,760
    75th
    $44,670
    90th
    $51,180

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Library Technicians salary is 56% 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 Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,450
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,730
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,100
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $78,190
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Lancaster, PA is $17.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.46 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Lancaster, PA is 8% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,380 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,750.