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Library Technicians Salary in Massachusetts

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

How much do Library Technicians make in Massachusetts?

Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

$50,430
Median Annual Salary
▲ +1.6% vs 2024
$53,100
Mean Salary
$50,430
Median Salary
$24.25
Hourly Rate
1,910 people work as Library Technicians in Massachusetts

Library Technicians salary by percentile in Massachusetts

BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).

Library Technicians salary in Massachusetts — 2025 BLS percentilesHorizontal bars showing 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 90th percentile annual salaries for Library Technicians in Massachusetts.10thBottom 10% earn less than $38,450$38,45025th25% earn less than $45,890$45,890MedianHalf earn more than $50,430$50,43075th75% earn less than $61,090$61,09090thTop 10% earn more than $64,980$64,980

Library Technicians in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $50,430 per year ($4,202/month). This is 19.5% above the national average of $42,214. Massachusetts ranks #7 out of 51 states for Library Technicians pay. Approximately 1,910 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts. Salaries increased by 1.6% compared to 2024.

About This Job: Library Technicians

Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

Top Skills

Reading Comprehension
3.38
Active Listening
3.25
Speaking
3.25
Service Orientation
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.0

Key Knowledge Areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.1
English Language
3.83
Administrative
3.36
Computers and Electronics
3.3
Education and Training
3.16
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree (29.6% of workers)

Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

Salary Range: Library Technicians in Massachusetts

Salaries for Library Technicians in Massachusetts range from $38,450 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $64,980 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,890 and $61,090.

Median $50,430
P10: $38,450 P25: $45,890 P75: $61,090 P90: $64,980
10th
$38,450
25th
$45,890
Median
$50,430
75th
$61,090
90th
$64,980
Percentile Annual Salary Hourly Rate Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level) $38,450 $18.49 $3,204
25th Percentile $45,890 $22.06 $3,824
Median (50th) $50,430 $24.25 $4,202
75th Percentile $61,090 $29.37 $5,090
90th Percentile (Experienced) $64,980 $31.24 $5,415

Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,100 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.

📊 How Does This Compare?

#7
Massachusetts ranks #7 of 51 states
$42,214
National avg. for Library Technicians
+19.5%
vs. national average
Above Average

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Library Technicians make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Library Technicians in Massachusetts is $50,430 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,100.
What is the salary range for a Library Technicians in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Library Technicians in Massachusetts range from $38,450 at the 10th percentile to $64,980 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,890 and $61,090.
What is the starting salary for a Library Technicians in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Library Technicians positions in Massachusetts typically start around $38,450 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,890 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Library Technicians in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,910 people are employed as Library Technicians in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Library Technicians in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Library Technicians in Massachusetts is approximately $24.25 per hour.

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Data Source & Methodology

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.

Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS

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