Library Technicians Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $46,910 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $33,230
90th percentile $61,740
Employed locally 240
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,230
    25th
    $43,520
    50th (median)
    $46,910
    75th
    $56,610
    90th
    $61,740

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Library Technicians salary is 45% 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
    District of Columbia $58,780
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $56,180
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $56,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $55,230
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,940
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $50,840

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,470
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $88,850
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $84,530
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $84,280
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,490
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $43,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Providence, RI-MA is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.22 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Providence, RI-MA is 17.4% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,230 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,520.