Library Technicians pay in Washington
$64,550avg. a year
$31.03 an hour · 1,850 employed
Library Technicians in Washington earn an average of $64,550 a year. That is $19,050 (42%) more than the U.S. average of $45,500. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $66,910.
$62,570Median pay
$31.03Average hourly
+28%Avg. pay since 2020
#1Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for library technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
11,290 jobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$66,910
$32.17 an hour
260 jobs
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
$63,430
$30.49 an hour
360 jobs
Bellingham, WA
$60,890
$29.28 an hour
440 jobs
Yakima, WA
$58,540
$28.14 an hour
580 jobs
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
$57,720
$27.75 an hour
6990 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$55,450
$26.66 an hour
760 jobs
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
$54,380
$26.15 an hour
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Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
Library Technicians pay in Washington, charted
Pay over time
Washington, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Washington library technicians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Washington vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $45,500 | $21.88 |
| Washington | $64,550 | $31.03 |
| Oregon | $51,890 | $24.95 |
| Idaho | $34,690 | $16.68 |
Related jobs in Washington
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$98,530
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$50,650
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$97,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,350
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,330
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$56,480
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do library technicians make in Washington?
The average is $64,550 a year, and the median is $62,570. That is $19,050 (42%) more than the U.S. average of $45,500.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$31.03 an hour on average; the median is $30.08.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($66,910), followed by Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA ($63,430). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ($54,380).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #1 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-4031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national library technicians page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.