Library Technicians Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $37,320 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.94
10th percentile $26,110
90th percentile $48,660
Employed locally 260
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,110
    25th
    $31,260
    50th (median)
    $37,320
    75th
    $38,670
    90th
    $48,660

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 39% Median Library Technicians salary is 61% 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
    Connecticut $54,550
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $48,120
    Ogden, UT $47,070
    Duluth, MN-WI $46,000
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    Portland-South Portland, ME $44,030

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,190
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,580
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $177,220
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $39,200
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Salt Lake City, UT is $17.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.19 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 6.6% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,110 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,260.