Library Technicians pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,500 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Columbus earn between $28,480 and $38,450.
- $20K10th
- $28K25th
- $33KMedian
- $38K75th
- $42K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,070 | $2,756 | $15.90 |
| Median | $33,280 | $2,773 | $16.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,480 | $2,373 | $13.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,450 | $3,204 | $18.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Library technicians in Columbus earn 11% less than the Georgia average ($37,180) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $33,070 | $33,280 | $20,420 | $42,500 | 30 |
| Georgia | $37,180 | $37,320 | $27,420 | $48,010 | 2,130 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $33,070, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $27,850 a year, or $2,321 a month and $1,071 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $27,850 | $2,321 |
| Working in AL | $27,434 | $2,286 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $33,070 buys what about $37,034 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 4th of 7 Georgia metro areas for this job; Athens pays the most ($42,220).
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 Columbus: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Columbus?
$15.90 an hour on average, and $16.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Columbus?
About $27,850 a year ($2,321 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,070.
Do library technicians earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% less 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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