Library Technicians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,380 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Louisville earn between $32,340 and $45,000.
- $26K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $45K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,500 | $3,208 | $18.51 |
| Median | $36,980 | $3,082 | $17.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,340 | $2,695 | $15.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,000 | $3,750 | $21.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Library technicians in Louisville earn 3% more than the Kentucky average ($37,370) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $38,500 | $36,980 | $25,610 | $49,380 | 210 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $38,500, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $31,038 a year, or $2,586 a month and $1,194 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $31,990 | $2,666 |
| Working in KY | $31,038 | $2,586 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $38,500 buys what about $41,365 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 7.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd 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 Louisville: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Louisville?
$18.51 an hour on average, and $17.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $31,038 a year ($2,586 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,500. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do library technicians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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