Library Technicians Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $57,550 +44% vs national
Median hourly $27.67
10th percentile $49,380
90th percentile $75,380
Employed locally 1,130
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,380
    25th
    $54,530
    50th (median)
    $57,550
    75th
    $73,480
    90th
    $75,380

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Library Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,100
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $61,070
    Bellingham, WA $57,990

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $49,980
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,580
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,570
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Seattle, WA is $27.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.95 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Seattle, WA is 44% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,380 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,530.