Library Technicians Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $63,270 +58.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.42
10th percentile $43,480
90th percentile $63,270
Employed locally 40
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,480
    25th
    $49,640
    50th (median)
    $63,270
    75th
    $63,270
    90th
    $63,270

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 93% Median Library Technicians salary is 7% 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
    Ithaca, NY $62,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,420

    Nearby metros — Library Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,100
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $61,070
    Bellingham, WA $57,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,550

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45,400
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$49,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,740
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,620
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Yakima, WA is $30.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.42 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Yakima, WA is 58.3% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,480 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,640.