Library Technicians pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,700 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Fargo earn between $36,400 and $45,310.
- $36K10th
- $36K25th
- $45KMedian
- $45K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,810 | $3,568 | $20.58 |
| Median | $45,020 | $3,752 | $21.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,400 | $3,033 | $17.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,310 | $3,776 | $21.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Library technicians in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($41,950) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $42,810 | $45,020 | $35,700 | $55,700 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $41,950 | $39,240 | $34,910 | $50,090 | 370 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $42,810, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $36,578 a year, or $3,048 a month and $1,407 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $36,578 | $3,048 |
| Working in MN | $35,106 | $2,926 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $42,810 buys what about $47,111 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Minot pays the most ($43,890).
- Minot$43,890
- Grand Forks$43,810
- Fargo$42,810
- Bismarck$41,490
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 Fargo: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Fargo?
$20.58 an hour on average, and $21.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Fargo?
About $36,578 a year ($3,048 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,810.
Do library technicians earn more in Fargo 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 1.68, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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