Library Technicians pay range in Knoxville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,930 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Knoxville earn between $40,370 and $50,030.
- $32K10th
- $40K25th
- $50KMedian
- $50K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,210 | $3,934 | $22.70 |
| Median | $50,030 | $4,169 | $24.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,370 | $3,364 | $19.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,030 | $4,169 | $24.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Knoxville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Library technicians in Knoxville earn 27% more than the Tennessee average ($37,100) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $47,210 | $50,030 | $31,910 | $60,930 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $37,100 | $36,400 | $20,980 | $51,120 | 390 |
| 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 Knoxville
On the average salary of $47,210, a single filer in Knoxville takes home about $40,113 a year, or $3,343 a month and $1,543 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Knoxville a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Knoxville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $47,210 buys what about $51,000 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Knoxville ($47,080). A typical home costs $367,158, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Tennessee cities
Knoxville ranks 1st of 4 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Knoxville: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Knoxville?
$22.70 an hour on average, and $24.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Knoxville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Knoxville?
About $40,113 a year ($3,343 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,210. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do library technicians earn more in Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN (28940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.25, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.25).
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