Library Technicians pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,910 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Raleigh earn between $46,270 and $64,910.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $52KMedian
- $65K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,150 | $4,346 | $25.07 |
| Median | $52,020 | $4,335 | $25.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,270 | $3,856 | $22.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,910 | $5,409 | $31.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Library technicians in Raleigh earn 17% more than the North Carolina average ($44,430) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $52,150 | $52,020 | $38,120 | $64,910 | 120 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $52,150, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $42,510 a year, or $3,543 a month and $1,635 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $52,150 buys what about $53,129 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 1st of 10 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Raleigh: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Raleigh?
$25.07 an hour on average, and $25.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $42,510 a year ($3,543 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,150.
Do library technicians earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.36, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.36).
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