Library Technicians pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,160 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Wilmington earn between $47,650 and $51,350.
- $39K10th
- $48K25th
- $48KMedian
- $51K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,520 | $4,127 | $23.81 |
| Median | $48,280 | $4,023 | $23.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,650 | $3,971 | $22.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,350 | $4,279 | $24.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Library technicians in Wilmington earn 11% more than the North Carolina average ($44,430) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $49,520 | $48,280 | $38,940 | $63,160 | 70 |
| 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 Wilmington
On the average salary of $49,520, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $40,502 a year, or $3,375 a month and $1,558 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 Wilmington a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $49,520 buys what about $51,358 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 2nd 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 Wilmington: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Wilmington?
$23.81 an hour on average, and $23.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $40,502 a year ($3,375 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,520.
Do library technicians earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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