Library Technicians pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for library technicians is $31.58 an hour ($65,690 a year). About 1,290 people work in this job there.

$31.58Median hourly pay
$59,790–$75,790Middle half of workers, yearly
1,290People in this job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

That is 47% higher than the U.S. median ($44,580). It is 5% higher than the Washington median ($62,570).

Pay range for library technicians in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$24.67$51,310
25% of workers$28.75$59,790
Half of workers (median)$31.58$65,690
75% of workers$36.44$75,790
90% of workers$36.95$76,860

Library Technicians pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page)$65,6901,290
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$65,63060
Yakima$63,27040
Bellingham$57,99060
Spokane-Spokane Valley$56,27060
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard$51,82080

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)

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Computer User Support Specialists$78,330
Receptionists and Information Clerks$45,820
Computer Occupations, All Other$136,120
Library Assistants, Clerical$50,560
Database Administrators$133,180

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.