Library Technicians pay range in Gainesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,600 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Gainesville earn between $37,970 and $47,600.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $39KMedian
- $48K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,230 | $3,519 | $20.30 |
| Median | $38,590 | $3,216 | $18.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,970 | $3,164 | $18.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,600 | $3,967 | $22.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Gainesville vs. Florida and the U.S.
Library technicians in Gainesville earn 4% less than the Florida average ($43,830) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $42,230 | $38,590 | $37,970 | $47,600 | 230 |
| Florida | $43,830 | $41,080 | $34,660 | $57,580 | 3,070 |
| 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 Gainesville
On the average salary of $42,230, a single filer in Gainesville takes home about $36,112 a year, or $3,009 a month and $1,389 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Gainesville a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Gainesville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.7), so the average $42,230 buys what about $43,656 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Gainesville ($47,020). A typical home costs $306,605, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Florida cities
Gainesville ranks 7th of 17 Florida metro areas for this job; Miami pays the most ($51,420).
- Miami$51,420
- Fort Myers$47,060
- Port St. Lucie$46,790
- Sarasota$46,210
- Tampa$42,720
- Tallahassee$42,460
- Gainesville$42,230
- Deltona$42,070
- Jacksonville$41,870
- Crestview$40,880
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 Gainesville: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Gainesville?
$20.30 an hour on average, and $18.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Gainesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Gainesville?
About $36,112 a year ($3,009 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,230. Florida has no state income tax.
Do library technicians earn more in Gainesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Gainesville, FL (23540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.37, this job is 3.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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