Library Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,880 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Washington earn between $47,740 and $63,710.
- $40K10th
- $48K25th
- $57KMedian
- $64K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,550 | $4,796 | $27.67 |
| Median | $57,290 | $4,774 | $27.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,740 | $3,978 | $22.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,710 | $5,309 | $30.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Library technicians in Washington earn 8% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($62,300) and 26% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $57,550 | $57,290 | $40,410 | $77,880 | 2,060 |
| Washington, D.C. | $62,300 | $61,040 | $48,960 | $72,720 | 390 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $57,550, a single filer in Washington takes home about $46,127 a year, or $3,844 a month and $1,774 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $46,659 | $3,888 |
| Working in DC | $46,127 | $3,844 |
| Working in VA | $45,926 | $3,827 |
| Working in MD | $45,899 | $3,825 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $57,550 buys what about $52,854 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 10.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$38,230
- Baltimore, MD$50,550
- Winchester, VA$36,880
- Lexington Park, MD$47,280
- Harrisonburg, VA$38,500
- Charlottesville, VA$49,640
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 Washington: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Washington?
$27.67 an hour on average, and $27.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $46,127 a year ($3,844 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,550.
Do library technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.49, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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