Library Technicians Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $37,070 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.82
10th percentile $32,130
90th percentile $57,590
Employed locally 70
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,130
    25th
    $35,690
    50th (median)
    $37,070
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $57,590

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Library Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,100
    Albuquerque, NM $54,280
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $51,860
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $51,500
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,290
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $48,680

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $55,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,200
    Tutors $38,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Santa Fe, NM is $17.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.64 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Santa Fe, NM is 7.3% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,130 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,690.