Library Technicians pay range in Shreveport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,930 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Shreveport earn between $36,930 and $46,930.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $47KMedian
- $47K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,800 | $3,650 | $21.06 |
| Median | $46,930 | $3,911 | $22.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,930 | $3,078 | $17.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,930 | $3,911 | $22.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Shreveport vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Library technicians in Shreveport earn 5% more than the Louisiana average ($41,760) and 4% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | $43,800 | $46,930 | $36,930 | $46,930 | 250 |
| 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 Shreveport
On the average salary of $43,800, a single filer in Shreveport takes home about $36,446 a year, or $3,037 a month and $1,402 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 Shreveport a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Shreveport area are 15% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 84.8), so the average $43,800 buys what about $51,672 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Shreveport ($44,820). A typical home costs $186,193, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Louisiana cities
Shreveport ranks 3rd 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 Shreveport: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Shreveport?
$21.06 an hour on average, and $22.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Shreveport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Shreveport?
About $36,446 a year ($3,037 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,800.
Do library technicians earn more in Shreveport than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less 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 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA (43340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 3.53, this job is 3.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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