Library Technicians Salary in New Mexico

Library technicians in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $49,230 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($41,100), across the 4 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the library technicians average at $41,780 and the median at $38,830 for 540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,500.

Library Technicians average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$49,230
Farmington$41,830
Santa Fe$41,730
Las Cruces$41,100

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$49,230	$56,140	$40,100	$40,587	96
Farmington	$41,830	$38,870	$34,700	$34,959	88
Santa Fe	$41,730	$36,920	$35,900	$34,883	99
Las Cruces	$41,100	$40,540	$36,820	$34,404	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Library Technicians salary in other states

Library Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

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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