Library Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $44,020 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.16
10th percentile $34,820
90th percentile $57,650
Employed locally 160
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,820
    25th
    $37,820
    50th (median)
    $44,020
    75th
    $47,260
    90th
    $57,650

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Library Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,050
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $36,730
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $29,370

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,050
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,170
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,690
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $45,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,170
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $21.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.75 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 10.1% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,820 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,820.