Library Technicians Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $47,570 +19% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $59,320
Employed locally 180
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $38,070
    50th (median)
    $47,570
    75th
    $53,530
    90th
    $59,320

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Library Technicians salary is 37% 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 Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,830
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,800
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $84,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Salem, OR is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.93 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Salem, OR is 19% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,070.