Library Technicians pay range in Hickory
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,620 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Hickory earn between $36,680 and $45,250.
- $30K10th
- $37K25th
- $40KMedian
- $45K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,820 | $3,318 | $19.14 |
| Median | $39,630 | $3,302 | $19.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,680 | $3,057 | $17.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,250 | $3,771 | $21.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Hickory vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Library technicians in Hickory earn 10% less than the North Carolina average ($44,430) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | $39,820 | $39,630 | $30,180 | $49,620 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $44,430 | $46,520 | $30,670 | $58,490 | 2,350 |
| 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 Hickory
On the average salary of $39,820, a single filer in Hickory takes home about $33,095 a year, or $2,758 a month and $1,273 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hickory a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hickory area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.5), so the average $39,820 buys what about $45,001 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Hickory ($45,220). A typical home costs $271,739, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Hickory ranks 8th of 10 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($52,150).
- Raleigh$52,150
- Wilmington$49,520
- Charlotte$46,130
- Greensboro$43,690
- Winston-Salem$43,100
- Asheville$42,970
- Fayetteville$41,660
- Hickory$39,820
- Greenville$39,000
- Goldsboro$37,710
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 Hickory: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Hickory?
$19.14 an hour on average, and $19.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Hickory?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Hickory?
About $33,095 a year ($2,758 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,820.
Do library technicians earn more in Hickory than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC (25860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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