Library Technicians pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,850 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Providence earn between $41,850 and $58,430.
- $31K10th
- $42K25th
- $47KMedian
- $58K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,700 | $4,142 | $23.89 |
| Median | $47,230 | $3,936 | $22.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,850 | $3,488 | $20.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,430 | $4,869 | $28.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Library technicians in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($50,120) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $49,700 | $47,230 | $31,410 | $62,850 | 260 |
| Rhode Island | $50,120 | $48,740 | $31,200 | $64,120 | 160 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $49,700, a single filer in Providence takes home about $40,867 a year, or $3,406 a month and $1,572 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $40,867 | $3,406 |
| Working in MA | $39,949 | $3,329 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $49,700 buys what about $48,834 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 10.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$51,250
- Worcester, MA$47,000
- Boston, MA$55,550
- Barnstable, MA$49,660
- Hartford, CT$55,670
- Springfield, MA$50,670
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 Providence: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Providence?
$23.89 an hour on average, and $22.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Providence?
About $40,867 a year ($3,406 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,700. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do library technicians earn more in Providence 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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