Library Technicians pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,050 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Richmond earn between $39,950 and $46,910.
- $35K10th
- $40K25th
- $41KMedian
- $47K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,150 | $3,679 | $21.23 |
| Median | $40,510 | $3,376 | $19.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,950 | $3,329 | $19.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,910 | $3,909 | $22.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Library technicians in Richmond earn 4% less than the Virginia average ($46,120) and about the same as the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $44,150 | $40,510 | $34,710 | $56,050 | 380 |
| Virginia | $46,120 | $45,560 | $31,030 | $62,300 | 2,580 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $44,150, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $35,930 a year, or $2,994 a month and $1,382 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $44,150 buys what about $45,116 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 2nd of 8 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($49,640).
- Charlottesville$49,640
- Richmond$44,150
- Virginia Beach$43,300
- Roanoke$40,080
- Harrisonburg$38,500
- Winchester$36,880
- Blacksburg$35,390
- Lynchburg$34,400
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 Richmond: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Richmond?
$21.23 an hour on average, and $19.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Richmond?
About $35,930 a year ($2,994 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,150.
Do library technicians earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.29, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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