Library Technicians Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $50,940 +27.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.49
10th percentile $39,060
90th percentile $74,520
Employed locally 2,080
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,060
    25th
    $47,130
    50th (median)
    $50,940
    75th
    $63,600
    90th
    $74,520

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 41% Median Library Technicians salary is 59% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,120
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,580
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,880
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,990
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $24.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.44 or more per hour.

    Is Washington above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 27.4% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,060 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,130.