Library Technicians pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,830 or more. The middle half of library technicians in New Orleans earn between $39,180 and $50,000.
- $34K10th
- $39K25th
- $47KMedian
- $50K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,240 | $3,937 | $22.71 |
| Median | $46,620 | $3,885 | $22.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,180 | $3,265 | $18.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Library technicians in New Orleans earn 13% more than the Louisiana average ($41,760) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $47,240 | $46,620 | $33,700 | $58,830 | 340 |
| Louisiana | $41,760 | $39,180 | $27,740 | $57,980 | 1,410 |
| United States | $45,500 | $44,580 | $29,300 | $63,080 | 68,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Library Technicians salary after taxes in New Orleans
On the average salary of $47,240, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $39,106 a year, or $3,259 a month and $1,504 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is New Orleans a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $47,240 buys what about $51,017 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Louisiana cities
New Orleans ranks 2nd of 4 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Monroe pays the most ($56,660).
- Monroe$56,660
- New Orleans$47,240
- Shreveport$43,800
- Baton Rouge$38,330
Highest-paying cities for library technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($70,490).
- San Francisco, CA$70,490
- San Jose, CA$68,890
- New Haven, CT$67,720
- Seattle, WA$66,910
- Olympia, WA$63,430
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Library Technicians salary in New Orleans: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in New Orleans?
$22.71 an hour on average, and $22.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $39,106 a year ($3,259 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,240.
Do library technicians earn more in New Orleans than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($45,500).
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; area New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.74, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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