Library Technicians pay range in Owensboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,870 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Owensboro earn between $41,350 and $49,870.
- $34K10th
- $41K25th
- $50KMedian
- $50K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,650 | $3,804 | $21.95 |
| Median | $49,870 | $4,156 | $23.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,350 | $3,446 | $19.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,870 | $4,156 | $23.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Owensboro vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Library technicians in Owensboro earn 22% more than the Kentucky average ($37,370) and about the same as the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | $45,650 | $49,870 | $34,130 | $49,870 | 30 |
| Kentucky | $37,370 | $35,700 | $28,550 | $49,460 | 670 |
| 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 Owensboro
On the average salary of $45,650, a single filer in Owensboro takes home about $36,567 a year, or $3,047 a month and $1,406 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
Is Owensboro a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Owensboro area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.6), so the average $45,650 buys what about $51,518 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Owensboro ($44,960). A typical home costs $213,657, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Owensboro ranks 1st of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Owensboro$45,650
- Louisville$38,500
- Lexington$35,460
- Bowling Green$30,420
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 Owensboro: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Owensboro?
$21.95 an hour on average, and $23.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Owensboro?
About $36,567 a year ($3,047 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,650. Includes Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
Do library technicians earn more in Owensboro than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Owensboro, KY (36980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.0%.
- 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). Includes Owensboro's local income tax (1.78%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.52, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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