Library Technicians pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for library technicians is $22.16 an hour ($46,100 a year). About 1,560 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($44,580). Pennsylvania ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for library technicians in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.15 | $29,430 |
| 25% of workers | $17.17 | $35,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.16 | $46,100 |
| 75% of workers | $26.41 | $54,930 |
| 90% of workers | $30.54 | $63,530 |
Library Technicians pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $48,880 | 760 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $47,470 | 90 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $46,850 | 70 |
| Pittsburgh | $44,820 | 450 |
| Reading | $38,410 | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $35,710 | 40 |
| Lancaster | $35,660 | 50 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,640 |
| Office Clerks, General | $44,950 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $46,270 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $36,810 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $58,670 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $107,230 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $30,690 |
| File Clerks | $42,920 |
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