Library Technicians pay range in Manchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,440 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Manchester earn between $38,290 and $56,350.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $48KMedian
- $56K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,120 | $4,093 | $23.62 |
| Median | $47,730 | $3,978 | $22.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,290 | $3,191 | $18.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,350 | $4,696 | $27.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Manchester vs. New Hampshire and the U.S.
Library technicians in Manchester earn about the same as the New Hampshire average ($47,750) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $49,120 | $47,730 | $36,090 | $62,440 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $47,750 | $48,650 | $31,200 | $62,440 | 280 |
| 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 Manchester
On the average salary of $49,120, a single filer in Manchester takes home about $41,648 a year, or $3,471 a month and $1,602 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Manchester a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Manchester area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.7), so the average $49,120 buys what about $46,490 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Manchester ($56,530). A typical home costs $526,340, or 10.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$47,000
- Boston, MA$55,550
- Amherst, MA$47,150
- Springfield, MA$50,670
- Portland, ME$47,090
- Pittsfield, MA$45,920
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 Manchester: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Manchester?
$23.61 an hour on average, and $22.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Manchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Manchester?
About $41,648 a year ($3,471 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,120. New Hampshire has no state income tax.
Do library technicians earn more in Manchester than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Manchester-Nashua, NH (31700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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