Library Technicians pay range in Laredo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,940 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Laredo earn between $28,710 and $36,100.
- $29K10th
- $29K25th
- $30KMedian
- $36K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,330 | $2,778 | $16.02 |
| Median | $29,860 | $2,488 | $14.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,710 | $2,392 | $13.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,100 | $3,008 | $17.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Laredo vs. Texas and the U.S.
Library technicians in Laredo earn 16% less than the Texas average ($39,680) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -33% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo | $33,330 | $29,860 | $28,710 | $45,940 | 60 |
| Texas | $39,680 | $38,640 | $28,840 | $49,210 | 5,180 |
| 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 Laredo
On the average salary of $33,330, a single filer in Laredo takes home about $28,961 a year, or $2,413 a month and $1,114 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Laredo a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Laredo area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.0), so the average $33,330 buys what about $38,330 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Laredo ($37,250). A typical home costs $218,391, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Texas cities
Laredo ranks 18th of 18 Texas metro areas for this job; Austin pays the most ($46,500).
- Austin$46,500
- Midland$44,680
- San Antonio$42,200
- College Station$41,620
- Dallas$40,750
- Houston$39,530
- Lubbock$38,990
- Beaumont$38,560
- El Paso$36,290
- Laredo$33,330
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 Laredo: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Laredo?
$16.03 an hour on average, and $14.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Laredo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Laredo?
About $28,961 a year ($2,413 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,330. Texas has no state income tax.
Do library technicians earn more in Laredo than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Laredo, TX (29700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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