How much does a library technician make in Seattle?
$65,690a year
Median yearly pay for library technicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $31.58 an hour or $5,474 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.58
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,310Median: $65,690Highest 10%: $76,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,310 | $24.67 | |
| 25th | $59,790 | $28.75 | |
| Median | $65,690 | $31.58 | |
| 75th | $75,790 | $36.44 | |
| 90th | $76,860 | $36.95 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for library technicians.
| Olympia, WA | $65,630 |
| Bellingham, WA | $57,990 |
| Portland, OR | $57,050 |
| Spokane, WA | $56,270 |
| Bremerton, WA | $51,820 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library technician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $31.58 ($65,690 a year).
Do library technicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $65,690 against $44,580 nationally, 47% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $62,570, so Seattle pays 5% more.
Where does Seattle rank for library technician pay?
1 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a library technician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,860 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.