Library Technicians Salary in Massachusetts

Library technicians in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $55,550 a year) and the least in Pittsfield ($45,920), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the library technicians average at $53,100 and the median at $50,430 for 1,910 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,500.

Library Technicians average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$55,550
Springfield$50,670
Barnstable$49,660
Amherst$47,150
Worcester$47,000
Pittsfield$45,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$55,550	$57,330	$47,330	$44,357	108
Springfield	$50,670	$48,780	$40,640	$40,680	96
Barnstable	$49,660	$46,860	$43,580	$39,919	98
Amherst	$47,150	$47,300	$38,690	$38,028	100
Worcester	$47,000	$47,560	$42,450	$37,914	103
Pittsfield	$45,920	$47,290	$37,820	$37,101	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. 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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