Library Technicians pay range in Charlottesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,930 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Charlottesville earn between $35,610 and $62,930.
- $33K10th
- $36K25th
- $53KMedian
- $63K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,640 | $4,137 | $23.87 |
| Median | $52,690 | $4,391 | $25.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,610 | $2,968 | $17.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,930 | $5,244 | $30.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Charlottesville vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Library technicians in Charlottesville earn 8% more than the Virginia average ($46,120) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $49,640 | $52,690 | $32,550 | $62,930 | 110 |
| Virginia | $46,120 | $45,560 | $31,030 | $62,300 | 2,580 |
| 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 Charlottesville
On the average salary of $49,640, a single filer in Charlottesville takes home about $40,026 a year, or $3,335 a month and $1,539 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Charlottesville a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlottesville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.1), so the average $49,640 buys what about $50,068 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlottesville ($55,180). A typical home costs $473,058, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Virginia cities
Charlottesville ranks 1st of 8 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charlottesville$49,640
- Richmond$44,150
- Virginia Beach$43,300
- Roanoke$40,080
- Harrisonburg$38,500
- Winchester$36,880
- Blacksburg$35,390
- Lynchburg$34,400
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 Charlottesville: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Charlottesville?
$23.86 an hour on average, and $25.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Charlottesville?
About $40,026 a year ($3,335 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,640.
Do library technicians earn more in Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville, VA (16820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.11, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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