Library Technicians Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $35,800 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.21
10th percentile $28,690
90th percentile $54,010
Employed locally 130
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,690
    25th
    $30,610
    50th (median)
    $35,800
    75th
    $39,110
    90th
    $54,010

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 43% Median Library Technicians salary is 57% 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
    Knoxville, TN $38,510
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $35,180
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $31,280

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,100
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,850
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,330
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,410
    Instructional Coordinators $65,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Nashville, TN is $17.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.17 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Nashville, TN is 10.4% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,690 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,610.