Library Technicians Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $38,990 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.75
10th percentile $29,030
90th percentile $49,570
Employed locally 380
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,030
    25th
    $38,540
    50th (median)
    $38,990
    75th
    $45,350
    90th
    $49,570

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 46% Median Library Technicians salary is 54% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,420
    Vallejo, CA $57,990
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,940
    Charlottesville, VA $50,570
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,810
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,290

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,020
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,370
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,810
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,360
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Richmond, VA is $18.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.95 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Richmond, VA is 2.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,030 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,540.