Library Technicians pay range in Eugene
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,840 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Eugene earn between $46,030 and $59,670.
- $41K10th
- $46K25th
- $50KMedian
- $60K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,790 | $4,482 | $25.86 |
| Median | $50,330 | $4,194 | $24.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,030 | $3,836 | $22.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,670 | $4,972 | $28.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Eugene vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Library technicians in Eugene earn 4% more than the Oregon average ($51,890) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene | $53,790 | $50,330 | $40,630 | $60,840 | 140 |
| Oregon | $51,890 | $49,970 | $38,070 | $62,520 | 1,810 |
| 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 Eugene
On the average salary of $53,790, a single filer in Eugene takes home about $41,625 a year, or $3,469 a month and $1,601 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Eugene a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Eugene area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.6), so the average $53,790 buys what about $52,960 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Eugene ($49,680). A typical home costs $459,366, or 8.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Oregon cities
Eugene ranks 3rd of 7 Oregon metro areas for this job; Portland pays the most ($55,450).
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 Eugene: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Eugene?
$25.86 an hour on average, and $24.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Eugene?
About $41,625 a year ($3,469 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,790. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do library technicians earn more in Eugene than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Eugene-Springfield, OR (21660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.03, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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