Library Technicians pay range in Asheville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,490 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Asheville earn between $36,080 and $47,410.
- $31K10th
- $36K25th
- $45KMedian
- $47K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,970 | $3,581 | $20.66 |
| Median | $44,520 | $3,710 | $21.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,080 | $3,007 | $17.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,410 | $3,951 | $22.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Asheville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Library technicians in Asheville earn 3% less than the North Carolina average ($44,430) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $42,970 | $44,520 | $30,580 | $49,490 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $44,430 | $46,520 | $30,670 | $58,490 | 2,350 |
| 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 Asheville
On the average salary of $42,970, a single filer in Asheville takes home about $35,501 a year, or $2,958 a month and $1,365 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 Asheville a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Asheville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $42,970 buys what about $44,526 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Asheville ($46,870). A typical home costs $428,742, or 10.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Asheville ranks 6th of 10 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($52,150).
- Raleigh$52,150
- Wilmington$49,520
- Charlotte$46,130
- Greensboro$43,690
- Winston-Salem$43,100
- Asheville$42,970
- Fayetteville$41,660
- Hickory$39,820
- Greenville$39,000
- Goldsboro$37,710
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 Asheville: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Asheville?
$20.66 an hour on average, and $21.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Asheville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Asheville?
About $35,501 a year ($2,958 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,970.
Do library technicians earn more in Asheville than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Asheville, NC (11700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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