How much does a library technician make in Portland?
$57,050a year
Median yearly pay for library technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $27.43 an hour or $4,754 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.43
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,660Median: $57,050Highest 10%: $64,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,660 | $20.03 | |
| 25th | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| Median | $57,050 | $27.43 | |
| 75th | $62,290 | $29.95 | |
| 90th | $64,260 | $30.89 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for library technicians.
| Corvallis, OR | $55,360 |
| Eugene, OR | $50,330 |
| Salem, OR | $48,740 |
| Bend, OR | $48,170 |
| Medford, OR | $44,940 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $123,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $121,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $111,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $104,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $27.43 ($57,050 a year).
Do library technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $57,050 against $44,580 nationally, 28% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $49,970, so Portland pays 14% more.
Where does Portland rank for library technician pay?
20 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a library technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,260 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.