Library Technicians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $36,730 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.66
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $54,150
Employed locally 350
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $30,920
    50th (median)
    $36,730
    75th
    $48,680
    90th
    $54,150

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,050
    Tucson, AZ $44,020
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $29,370

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,440
    Instructional Coordinators $63,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Phoenix, AZ is $17.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.83 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Phoenix, AZ is 8.1% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,920.