Library Technicians pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,170 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Baltimore earn between $39,470 and $59,730.
- $35K10th
- $39K25th
- $48KMedian
- $60K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,550 | $4,212 | $24.30 |
| Median | $48,090 | $4,008 | $23.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,470 | $3,289 | $18.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,730 | $4,978 | $28.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Library technicians in Baltimore earn 5% less than the Maryland average ($53,100) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $50,550 | $48,090 | $34,760 | $63,170 | 900 |
| Maryland | $53,100 | $48,920 | $36,170 | $75,460 | 1,980 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $50,550, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $40,607 a year, or $3,384 a month and $1,562 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $50,550 buys what about $48,379 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Maryland cities
Baltimore ranks 1st of 4 Maryland metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Baltimore$50,550
- Lexington Park$47,280
- Salisbury$45,460
- Hagerstown$38,230
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Baltimore?
$24.30 an hour on average, and $23.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $40,607 a year ($3,384 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,550. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do library technicians earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.49, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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