Library Technicians Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $46,070 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $33,950
90th percentile $61,060
Employed locally 80
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,950
    25th
    $44,930
    50th (median)
    $46,070
    75th
    $49,280
    90th
    $61,060

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Library Technicians salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Lincoln, NE $51,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,810
    Lawrence, KS $47,400
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,910
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $44,800

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,210
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,190
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,170
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Wilmington, NC is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.37 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Wilmington, NC is 15.3% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,950 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,930.