Library Technicians Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $31,340 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.07
10th percentile $22,550
90th percentile $42,700
Employed locally 100
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,550
    25th
    $26,310
    50th (median)
    $31,340
    75th
    $36,510
    90th
    $42,700

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Library Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,630

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $54,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in McAllen, TX is $15.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.33 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in McAllen, TX is 21.6% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,550 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,310.