Library Technicians Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $39,970 +0% vs national
Median hourly $19.22
10th percentile $35,990
90th percentile $59,390
Employed locally 360
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,990
    25th
    $36,990
    50th (median)
    $39,970
    75th
    $49,190
    90th
    $59,390

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Library Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,420
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $50,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,810
    Maryland $49,340

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,770
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $80,310
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $51,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in New Orleans, LA is $19.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Technicians salary in New Orleans, LA is 0% 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 Orleans?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,990 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,990.