Library Technicians pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,750 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Charlotte earn between $46,520 and $47,020.
- $37K10th
- $47K25th
- $47KMedian
- $47K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,130 | $3,844 | $22.18 |
| Median | $46,900 | $3,908 | $22.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,520 | $3,877 | $22.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,020 | $3,918 | $22.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Library technicians in Charlotte earn 4% more than the North Carolina average ($44,430) and about the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $46,130 | $46,900 | $37,110 | $56,750 | 930 |
| 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 Charlotte
On the average salary of $46,130, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $37,914 a year, or $3,159 a month and $1,458 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $38,503 | $3,209 |
| Working in NC | $37,914 | $3,159 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $46,130 buys what about $47,387 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 8.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 3rd 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 Charlotte: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Charlotte?
$22.18 an hour on average, and $22.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $37,914 a year ($3,159 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,130.
Do library technicians earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.55, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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