How much does a library technician make in Salem?
$48,740a year
Median yearly pay for library technicians in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $23.43 an hour or $4,062 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.43
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,380Median: $48,740Highest 10%: $60,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| 25th | $45,280 | $21.77 | |
| Median | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| 75th | $55,310 | $26.59 | |
| 90th | $60,180 | $28.93 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for library technicians.
| Portland, OR | $57,050 |
| Corvallis, OR | $55,360 |
| Eugene, OR | $50,330 |
| Bend, OR | $48,170 |
| Medford, OR | $44,940 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Postsecondary Teacher | $98,840 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $98,060 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $97,810 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $89,180 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,140 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,110 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $77,940 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,390 |
| Middle School Teacher | $77,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library technician make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $23.43 ($48,740 a year).
Do library technicians make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $48,740 against $44,580 nationally, 9% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $49,970, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for library technician pay?
59 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a library technician make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,180 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.