Library Technicians Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $44,550 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.42
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $58,680
Employed locally 220
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $37,640
    50th (median)
    $44,550
    75th
    $48,190
    90th
    $58,680

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Library Technicians salary is 52% 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
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,190
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,550
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $56,180
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $56,020
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $51,860

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,280
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,480
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $87,210
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,620
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,740
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Worcester, MA is $21.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.35 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Worcester, MA is 11.5% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,640.