Library Technician salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A library technician earns a median of $44,580 a year ($21.43 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $45,500. About 68,690 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $44,580
- Gross pay
- $1,714.62
- Federal income tax
- −$121.91
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$106.31
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$24.86
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,461.54
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $44,580
- Federal
- $3,170
- FICA
- $3,410
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $38,000
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Library Technicians. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 25-4031). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library technician make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $21.43; the average is $21.88.
What is the salary range for a library technician?
The bottom 10% earn under $29,300 and the top 10% earn over $63,080 a year.
How much is $44,580 after taxes?
About $38,000 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $36,655 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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