Library Technicians pay range in Roanoke
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,490 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Roanoke earn between $36,670 and $43,650.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $37KMedian
- $44K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,080 | $3,340 | $19.27 |
| Median | $36,670 | $3,056 | $17.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,670 | $3,056 | $17.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,650 | $3,638 | $20.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Roanoke vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Library technicians in Roanoke earn 13% less than the Virginia average ($46,120) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $40,080 | $36,670 | $36,670 | $49,490 | 90 |
| Virginia | $46,120 | $45,560 | $31,030 | $62,300 | 2,580 |
| 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 Roanoke
On the average salary of $40,080, a single filer in Roanoke takes home about $32,894 a year, or $2,741 a month and $1,265 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Roanoke a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Roanoke area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6), so the average $40,080 buys what about $42,812 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Roanoke ($47,140). A typical home costs $301,139, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Virginia cities
Roanoke ranks 4th of 8 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($49,640).
- Charlottesville$49,640
- Richmond$44,150
- Virginia Beach$43,300
- Roanoke$40,080
- Harrisonburg$38,500
- Winchester$36,880
- Blacksburg$35,390
- Lynchburg$34,400
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 Roanoke: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Roanoke?
$19.27 an hour on average, and $17.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Roanoke?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Roanoke?
About $32,894 a year ($2,741 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,080.
Do library technicians earn more in Roanoke than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Roanoke, VA (40220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.33, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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