Library Technicians Salary
Library Technicians in Goldsboro, NC make a median of $32,550 a year, or about $15.65 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $48K for experienced workers.
So what does $33K get you in Goldsboro?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Goldsboro’s Regional Price Parity (88.5). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Goldsboro
Pay for library technicians in Goldsboro runs about 27% below the U.S. median of $45K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,244/month, which is 55.9% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.5 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for library technicianss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for library technicians in metros near Goldsboro, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $47K | , |
| Greensboro-High Point | $43K | , |
| Raleigh-Cary | $52K | , |
| Winston-Salem | $44K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Goldsboro, NC
Entry-level library technicians (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $33K. Top earners bring in $48K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.
Library Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Library Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $63K | +40% | 1,850 |
| District of Columbia | $61K | +37% | 390 |
| Connecticut | $57K | +28% | 930 |
| California | $53K | +19% | 7,190 |
| Minnesota | $51K | +15% | 1,180 |
| Hawaii | $51K | +14% | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $50K | +13% | 1,910 |
| Vermont | $50K | +12% | 150 |
| New York | $50K | +12% | 3,390 |
| Oregon | $50K | +12% | 1,810 |
| Maryland | $49K | +10% | 1,980 |
| New Jersey | $49K | +10% | 1,060 |
| Rhode Island | $49K | +9% | 160 |
| New Hampshire | $49K | +9% | 280 |
| Delaware | $48K | +7% | 210 |
| Illinois | $47K | +6% | 2,140 |
| Alaska | $47K | +5% | 220 |
| Colorado | $47K | +5% | 2,250 |
| North Carolina | $47K | +4% | 2,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $46K | +3% | 1,560 |
| Nevada | $46K | +2% | 410 |
| Virginia | $46K | +2% | 2,580 |
| Maine | $45K | -0% | 320 |
| Kansas | $42K | -6% | 480 |
| Florida | $41K | -8% | 3,070 |
| Arizona | $41K | -9% | 820 |
| Utah | $40K | -10% | 310 |
| North Dakota | $39K | -12% | 370 |
| Louisiana | $39K | -12% | 1,410 |
| Missouri | $39K | -12% | 1,360 |
| New Mexico | $39K | -13% | 540 |
| Texas | $39K | -13% | 5,180 |
| Iowa | $39K | -13% | 1,510 |
| Montana | $38K | -14% | 370 |
| Ohio | $38K | -15% | 4,020 |
| Georgia | $37K | -16% | 2,130 |
| Alabama | $37K | -17% | 390 |
| Nebraska | $37K | -17% | 710 |
| Tennessee | $36K | -18% | 390 |
| South Carolina | $36K | -19% | 650 |
| Kentucky | $36K | -20% | 670 |
| Indiana | $36K | -20% | 1,470 |
| Wisconsin | $35K | -21% | 2,890 |
| Michigan | $35K | -22% | 2,180 |
| Idaho | $35K | -23% | 520 |
| West Virginia | $30K | -32% | 280 |
| South Dakota | $30K | -34% | 650 |
| Oklahoma | $29K | -34% | 830 |
| Arkansas | $29K | -36% | 390 |
| Mississippi | $27K | -39% | 270 |
| Wyoming | $27K | -40% | 400 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a library technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Goldsboro?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $33K, rent takes 55.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,244/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $700/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for library technicians in Goldsboro?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new library technicians typically earn — is $33K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,953/month. At HUD’s $1,244/month FMR, rent would take 64% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is library technician a high-paying job in Goldsboro?
Local pay runs 27% below the national median — $33K here vs. $45K nationally. Cost of living is 12% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Goldsboro compare to the national average for library technicians?
Goldsboro pays $33K median vs. the U.S. average of $45K — that’s -27%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.5), the purchasing-power equivalent is $37K — below the national median.
How much do library technicians make in Goldsboro, NC?
The median is $32,550 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,550, and experienced library technicians can clear $47,880. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $33K enough to live in Goldsboro?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,227/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,244/month, which eats 55.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a library technicians salary go in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median library technicians salary is worth about $36,780 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do library technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.