Library Technicians Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $48,980 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $62,850
Employed locally 50
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $40,530
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $60,440
    90th
    $62,850

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Library Technicians salary is 33% 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 Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $88,510
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $47,940
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $93,940
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Spokane?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Spokane, WA is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.39 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Spokane, WA is 22.5% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,530.