Library Technicians Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $65,630 +64.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.56
10th percentile $50,520
90th percentile $68,960
Employed locally 60
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,520
    25th
    $55,940
    50th (median)
    $65,630
    75th
    $68,960
    90th
    $68,960

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Library Technicians salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Library Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $66,260
    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
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,100
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $61,070
    Bellingham, WA $57,990
    Washington $57,550

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49,610
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,170
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$106,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,860
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Olympia, WA is $31.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.15 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Olympia, WA is 64.2% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $50,520 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,940.