How much does a library technician make in Boston?
$57,330a year
Median yearly pay for library technicians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $27.56 an hour or $4,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.56
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,430Median: $57,330Highest 10%: $71,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| 25th | $47,330 | $22.75 | |
| Median | $57,330 | $27.56 | |
| 75th | $63,010 | $30.29 | |
| 90th | $71,650 | $34.45 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for library technicians.
| Springfield, MA | $48,780 |
| Worcester, MA | $47,560 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $47,300 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $47,290 |
| Providence, RI | $47,230 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $46,860 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $174,900 |
| Law Teacher | $170,300 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $135,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,700 |
| Physics Teacher | $128,600 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $128,100 |
| Atmospheric | $124,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $123,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $121,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library technician make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $27.56 ($57,330 a year).
Do library technicians make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $57,330 against $44,580 nationally, 29% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $50,430, so Boston pays 14% more.
Where does Boston rank for library technician pay?
18 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a library technician make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,650 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.