Library Technicians pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,910 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Pittsburgh earn between $34,780 and $49,500.
- $28K10th
- $35K25th
- $45KMedian
- $50K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,510 | $3,626 | $20.92 |
| Median | $44,820 | $3,735 | $21.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,780 | $2,898 | $16.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,500 | $4,125 | $23.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Library technicians in Pittsburgh earn 5% less than the Pennsylvania average ($45,770) and 4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $43,510 | $44,820 | $28,150 | $58,910 | 450 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,770 | $46,100 | $29,430 | $63,530 | 1,560 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $43,510, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $35,805 a year, or $2,984 a month and $1,377 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $43,510 buys what about $45,959 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 5th of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($50,940).
- Philadelphia$50,940
- Harrisburg$46,030
- Allentown$45,440
- Reading$44,580
- Pittsburgh$43,510
- Scranton$39,880
- Lancaster$36,560
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$20.92 an hour on average, and $21.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $35,805 a year ($2,984 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,510. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do library technicians earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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