Library Technicians pay range in Columbia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,190 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Columbia earn between $31,200 and $41,430.
- $24K10th
- $31K25th
- $36KMedian
- $41K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,860 | $3,155 | $18.20 |
| Median | $35,990 | $2,999 | $17.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,430 | $3,452 | $19.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Columbia vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Library technicians in Columbia earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($38,190) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $37,860 | $35,990 | $23,560 | $57,190 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $38,190 | $36,070 | $23,690 | $49,800 | 650 |
| 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 Columbia
On the average salary of $37,860, a single filer in Columbia takes home about $32,146 a year, or $2,679 a month and $1,236 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbia a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbia area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.7), so the average $37,860 buys what about $40,422 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbia ($46,430). A typical home costs $256,154, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other South Carolina cities
Columbia ranks 4th of 6 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Spartanburg pays the most ($45,070).
- Spartanburg$45,070
- Charleston$43,970
- Greenville$39,360
- Columbia$37,860
- Hilton Head Island$37,800
- Myrtle Beach$30,970
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 Columbia: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Columbia?
$18.20 an hour on average, and $17.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Columbia?
About $32,146 a year ($2,679 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,860.
Do library technicians earn more in Columbia than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Columbia, SC (17900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- 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 0.26, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.26).
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