Library Technicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $36,840 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.71
10th percentile $22,130
90th percentile $50,930
Employed locally 670
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,130
    25th
    $27,100
    50th (median)
    $36,840
    75th
    $44,610
    90th
    $50,930

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Library Technicians salary is 50% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $57,700
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $51,520
    Napa, CA $50,110
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,190
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,340

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,000
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,450
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,510
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $95,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA is $17.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.32 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 7.8% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,130 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,100.