Library Technicians pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,310 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Lexington earn between $28,550 and $35,830.
- $29K10th
- $29K25th
- $34KMedian
- $36K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,460 | $2,955 | $17.05 |
| Median | $34,280 | $2,857 | $16.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,550 | $2,379 | $13.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,830 | $2,986 | $17.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Library technicians in Lexington earn 5% less than the Kentucky average ($37,370) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $35,460 | $34,280 | $28,550 | $45,310 | 110 |
| 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $35,460, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $28,573 a year, or $2,381 a month and $1,099 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $35,460 buys what about $38,175 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 3rd of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Owensboro pays the most ($45,650).
- 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 Lexington: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Lexington?
$17.05 an hour on average, and $16.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Lexington?
About $28,573 a year ($2,381 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,460. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do library technicians earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.8%.
- 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). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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