Library Technicians Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $38,410 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.47
10th percentile $35,250
90th percentile $57,420
Employed locally 40
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,250
    25th
    $38,400
    50th (median)
    $38,410
    75th
    $53,510
    90th
    $57,420

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Library Technicians salary is 51% 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,780
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,400
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Reading, PA is $18.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.61 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Reading, PA is 3.9% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,250 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,400.