Library Technicians Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $44,310 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.30
10th percentile $29,550
90th percentile $60,530
Employed locally 30
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,550
    25th
    $38,170
    50th (median)
    $44,310
    75th
    $47,560
    90th
    $60,530

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Library Technicians salary is 21% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,940
    Winchester, VA-WV $35,350
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,560
    Charleston, WV $30,760
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $29,090
    Wheeling, WV-OH $28,670

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,790
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,620
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $50,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Parkersburg, WV is $21.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.10 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Parkersburg, WV is 10.9% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,550 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,170.