Library Technicians pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,650 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Boston earn between $47,330 and $63,010.
- $39K10th
- $47K25th
- $57KMedian
- $63K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,550 | $4,629 | $26.71 |
| Median | $57,330 | $4,778 | $27.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,330 | $3,944 | $22.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,010 | $5,251 | $30.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Library technicians in Boston earn 5% more than the Massachusetts average ($53,100) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $55,550 | $57,330 | $39,430 | $71,650 | 1,290 |
| Massachusetts | $53,100 | $50,430 | $38,450 | $64,980 | 1,910 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $55,550, a single filer in Boston takes home about $44,357 a year, or $3,696 a month and $1,706 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $46,814 | $3,901 |
| Working in MA | $44,357 | $3,696 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $55,550 buys what about $51,309 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 13.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$55,550
- Springfield$50,670
- Barnstable$49,660
- Amherst$47,150
- Worcester$47,000
- Pittsfield$45,920
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 Boston: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Boston?
$26.71 an hour on average, and $27.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Boston?
About $44,357 a year ($3,696 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,550. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do library technicians earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.08, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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