How much does a library technician make in Houston?
$37,270a year
Median yearly pay for library technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $17.92 an hour or $3,106 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.92
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 180 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,950Median: $37,270Highest 10%: $49,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,950 | $15.36 | |
| 25th | $34,640 | $16.65 | |
| Median | $37,270 | $17.92 | |
| 75th | $45,570 | $21.91 | |
| 90th | $49,240 | $23.67 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for library technicians.
| Austin, TX | $47,230 |
| Lubbock, TX | $41,340 |
| Dallas, TX | $40,740 |
| San Antonio, TX | $40,240 |
| College Station, TX | $37,700 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,550 |
| Longview, TX | $36,830 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,500 |
| Beaumont, TX | $36,370 |
| San Angelo, TX | $35,830 |
| Killeen, TX | $34,900 |
| McAllen, TX | $32,560 |
| Amarillo, TX | $32,180 |
| Laredo, TX | $29,860 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $17.92 ($37,270 a year).
Do library technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $37,270 against $44,580 nationally, 16% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $38,640, so Houston pays 4% less.
Where does Houston rank for library technician pay?
180 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a library technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,240 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.