Library Technicians Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $66,260 +65.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.86
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $81,340
Employed locally 230
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $48,760
    50th (median)
    $66,260
    75th
    $81,340
    90th
    $81,340

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Library Technicians salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Library Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,420

    Nearby metros — Library Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $58,780
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $57,420
    Connecticut $54,550
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $48,290
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $48,260
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $40,600

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,830
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,000
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in New Haven, CT is $31.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.82 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in New Haven, CT is 65.8% above 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,760.