Library Technicians Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $38,900 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.70
10th percentile $30,680
90th percentile $45,630
Employed locally 60
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,680
    25th
    $35,600
    50th (median)
    $38,900
    75th
    $45,000
    90th
    $45,630

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Library Technicians salary is 30% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,100
    Albuquerque, NM $54,280
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $51,860
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $51,500
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,290
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $48,680

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,960
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,970
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,100
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Las Cruces, NM is $18.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.86 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Las Cruces, NM is 2.7% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,680 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,600.