Library Technicians pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,320 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Amherst earn between $38,690 and $50,670.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $47KMedian
- $51K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,150 | $3,929 | $22.67 |
| Median | $47,300 | $3,942 | $22.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,690 | $3,224 | $18.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,670 | $4,222 | $24.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Library technicians in Amherst earn 11% less than the Massachusetts average ($53,100) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $47,150 | $47,300 | $37,200 | $65,320 | 80 |
| Massachusetts | $53,100 | $50,430 | $38,450 | $64,980 | 1,910 |
| 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 Amherst
On the average salary of $47,150, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $38,028 a year, or $3,169 a month and $1,463 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Amherst a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Amherst area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2), so the average $47,150 buys what about $47,036 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Amherst ($57,030). A typical home costs $363,400, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 4th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($55,550).
- Boston$55,550
- Springfield$50,670
- Barnstable$49,660
- Amherst$47,150
- Worcester$47,000
- Pittsfield$45,920
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 Amherst: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Amherst?
$22.67 an hour on average, and $22.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Amherst?
About $38,028 a year ($3,169 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,150. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do library technicians earn more in Amherst than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.81, this job is 2.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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