Library Technicians pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,310 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Memphis earn between $27,490 and $38,370.
- $25K10th
- $27K25th
- $36KMedian
- $38K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,980 | $2,915 | $16.82 |
| Median | $36,400 | $3,033 | $17.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,490 | $2,291 | $13.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,370 | $3,198 | $18.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Library technicians in Memphis earn 6% less than the Tennessee average ($37,100) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $34,980 | $36,400 | $24,770 | $45,310 | 120 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $34,980, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $30,286 a year, or $2,524 a month and $1,165 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $30,286 | $2,524 |
| Working in MS | $29,619 | $2,468 |
| Working in AR | $29,479 | $2,457 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $34,980 buys what about $37,948 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 3rd of 4 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Knoxville pays the most ($47,210).
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 Memphis: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Memphis?
$16.82 an hour on average, and $17.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Memphis?
About $30,286 a year ($2,524 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,980. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do library technicians earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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: 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 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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