Library Technicians Salary in Waterbury, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $40,600 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.52
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $65,270
Employed locally 60
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $37,130
    50th (median)
    $40,600
    75th
    $50,180
    90th
    $65,270

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Library Technicians salary is 53% 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
    New Haven, CT $66,260
    District of Columbia $58,780
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $57,420
    Connecticut $54,550
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $48,290
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $48,260

    Related occupations in Waterbury, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,380
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $42,060
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Waterbury?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Waterbury, CT is $19.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.26 or more per hour.

    Is Waterbury above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Waterbury, CT is 1.6% 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,130.