Library Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $44,030 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.17
10th percentile $32,060
90th percentile $57,100
Employed locally 160
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,060
    25th
    $37,780
    50th (median)
    $44,030
    75th
    $48,850
    90th
    $57,100

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,100
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $51,860
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $51,500
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $50,440
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $49,890
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,290

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,590
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,460
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $67,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,430
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Portland, ME is $21.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.32 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 10.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,060 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,780.