Library Technicians Salary
Library Technicians in Punta Gorda, FL make a median of $37,100 a year, or about $17.84 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.53), that's roughly $36,904 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,470/month, about 55.1% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $37K get you in Punta Gorda?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Punta Gorda’s Regional Price Parity (100.53). 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 Punta Gorda
Pay for library technicians in Punta Gorda runs about 17% below the U.S. median of $45K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,470/month, which is 55.4% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 100.53) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. 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 Punta Gorda, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $49K | $43K |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $39K | $38K |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $40K | $40K |
| Jacksonville | $39K | $39K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Punta Gorda, FL
Entry-level library technicians (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $12K 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 Punta Gorda?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $37K, rent takes 55.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,470/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for library technicians in Punta Gorda?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new library technicians typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,226/month. At HUD’s $1,470/month FMR, rent would take 66% 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 Punta Gorda?
Local pay runs 17% below the national median — $37K here vs. $45K nationally.
How does Punta Gorda compare to the national average for library technicians?
Punta Gorda pays $37K median vs. the U.S. average of $45K — that’s -17%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.53), the purchasing-power equivalent is $37K — below the national median.
How much do library technicians make in Punta Gorda, FL?
The median is $37,100 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,100, and experienced library technicians can clear $49,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $37K enough to live in Punta Gorda?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,654/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,470/month, which eats 55.4% 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 Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda has a Regional Price Parity of 100.53 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median library technicians salary is worth about $36,904 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.