Library Technicians Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $38,620 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $38,620
90th percentile $50,680
Employed locally 390
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,620
    25th
    $38,620
    50th (median)
    $38,620
    75th
    $45,090
    90th
    $50,680

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 40% Median Library Technicians salary is 60% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Lincoln, NE $51,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,810
    Lawrence, KS $47,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,910
    Wilmington, NC $46,070

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,010
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,880
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,320
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,160
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Raleigh, NC is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.21 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Raleigh, NC is 3.4% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,620 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.