Library Technicians Salary in Kentucky

Library technicians in Kentucky earn the most in Owensboro (average $45,650 a year) and the least in Bowling Green ($30,420), across the 4 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the library technicians average at $37,370 and the median at $35,700 for 670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,500.

Library Technicians average salary by city in Kentucky

Owensboro$45,650
Louisville$38,500
Lexington$35,460
Bowling Green$30,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Owensboro	$45,650	$49,870	$41,350	$36,567	89
Louisville	$38,500	$36,980	$32,340	$31,038	93
Lexington	$35,460	$34,280	$28,550	$28,573	93
Bowling Green	$30,420	$29,330	$29,330	$25,067	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Library Technicians salary in other states

Library Technicians salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-4031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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