Library Technicians pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,120 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Philadelphia earn between $38,390 and $60,560.
- $34K10th
- $38K25th
- $49KMedian
- $61K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,940 | $4,245 | $24.49 |
| Median | $48,880 | $4,073 | $23.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,390 | $3,199 | $18.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,560 | $5,047 | $29.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Library technicians in Philadelphia earn 11% more than the Pennsylvania average ($45,770) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $50,940 | $48,880 | $33,540 | $75,120 | 760 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,770 | $46,100 | $29,430 | $63,530 | 1,560 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $50,940, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $41,546 a year, or $3,462 a month and $1,598 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $41,844 | $3,487 |
| Working in PA | $41,546 | $3,462 |
| Working in MD | $40,902 | $3,409 |
| Working in DE | $40,850 | $3,404 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $50,940 buys what about $49,671 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$50,940
- Harrisburg$46,030
- Allentown$45,440
- Reading$44,580
- Pittsburgh$43,510
- Scranton$39,880
- Lancaster$36,560
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Philadelphia?
$24.49 an hour on average, and $23.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $41,546 a year ($3,462 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,940. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do library technicians earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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