Library Technicians Salary in Washington

Library technicians in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $66,910 a year) and the least in Spokane ($54,380), across the 6 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the library technicians average at $64,550 and the median at $62,570 for 1,850 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,500.

Library Technicians average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$66,910
Olympia$63,430
Bellingham$60,890
Yakima$58,540
Bremerton$57,720
Spokane$54,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$66,910	$65,690	$59,790	$55,901	111
Olympia	$63,430	$65,630	$55,940	$53,146	104
Bellingham	$60,890	$57,990	$56,850	$51,105	103
Yakima	$58,540	$63,270	$49,640	$49,217	96
Bremerton	$57,720	$51,820	$51,820	$48,558	106
Spokane	$54,380	$56,270	$45,220	$45,874	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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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.
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.

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