Library Technicians Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $30,030 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.44
10th percentile $27,600
90th percentile $36,330
Employed locally 230
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,600
    25th
    $27,600
    50th (median)
    $30,030
    75th
    $35,000
    90th
    $36,330

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 42% Median Library Technicians salary is 58% 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
    Owensboro, KY $35,450
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,390
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $35,100
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $35,050
    Kentucky $30,750
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $29,090

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,360
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,330
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,220
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Lexington, KY is $14.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.78 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Lexington, KY is 24.9% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,600 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,600.