Library Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $49,810 +24.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $35,990
90th percentile $60,440
Employed locally 900
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,990
    25th
    $44,760
    50th (median)
    $49,810
    75th
    $59,310
    90th
    $60,440

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Library Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $61,070
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $57,420
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $56,010
    California $51,290
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $50,840
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $49,890

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,060
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $86,770
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,620
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $124,890
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $84,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.90 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 24.6% 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 $35,990 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,760.