Library Technicians pay in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the median pay for library technicians is $24.24 an hour ($50,430 a year). About 1,910 people work in this job there.

$24.24Median hourly pay
$45,890–$61,090Middle half of workers, yearly
1,910People in this job in Massachusetts

That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($44,580). Massachusetts ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for library technicians in Massachusetts

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.49$38,450
25% of workers$22.06$45,890
Half of workers (median)$24.24$50,430
75% of workers$29.37$61,090
90% of workers$31.24$64,980

Library Technicians pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$57,3301,290
Springfield$48,780100
Worcester$47,560220
Amherst Town-Northampton$47,30080
Pittsfield$47,29070
Barnstable Town$46,86070

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for library technicians

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -6.4% over ten years, declining · about 10,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Massachusetts

JobMedian yearly pay
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,540
Office Clerks, General$49,940
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$57,940
Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,870
Computer User Support Specialists$75,070
Computer Occupations, All Other$109,590
Library Assistants, Clerical$42,520
Database Administrators$129,300

Other job titles for this job

Library SpecialistAccessionerAudio-visual AideBibliographerBindery Library Technical AssistantBook ShelverCataloging Library Technical AssistantCataloging LtaCirculation ClerkElementary Library Media SpecialistLibrarian HelperLibrary Acquisitions Technician

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.