How much does a library technician make in Pennsylvania?
$46,100a year
Median yearly pay for library technicians in Pennsylvania. That is $22.16 an hour or $3,842 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.16
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,430Median: $46,100Highest 10%: $63,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,430 | $14.15 | |
| 25th | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| Median | $46,100 | $22.16 | |
| 75th | $54,930 | $26.41 | |
| 90th | $63,530 | $30.54 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,880 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $47,470 |
| Allentown, PA | $46,850 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $44,820 |
| Reading, PA | $38,410 |
| Scranton, PA | $35,710 |
| Lancaster, PA | $35,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library technicians.
| 17. Alaska | $46,940 |
| 18. Colorado | $46,680 |
| 19. North Carolina | $46,520 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $46,100 |
| 21. Nevada | $45,650 |
| 22. Virginia | $45,560 |
| 23. Maine | $44,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library technician make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $22.16 ($46,100 a year).
Do library technicians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $46,100 against $44,580 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for library technician pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays library technicians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $48,880 a year.
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.