Library Technicians Salary
Library Technicians in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA make a median of $46,930 a year, or about $22.56 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 84.77), which stretches that salary to about $55,362 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,111/month, about 34.7% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $47K get you in Shreveport-Bossier City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Shreveport-Bossier City’s Regional Price Parity (84.77). 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 Shreveport-Bossier City
Library technicians pay in Shreveport-Bossier City tracks closely to the national median, $47K locally vs. $45K nationwide, a 5% difference. Rent runs $1,111/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 34.8% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 84.77 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 15% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for library technicians in metros near Shreveport-Bossier City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $36K | $40K |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $47K | $50K |
| Monroe | $48K | $57K |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $24K | $27K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
Entry-level library technicians (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $47K or more, a $10K 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 Shreveport-Bossier City?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $47K, rent takes 34.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,111/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for library technicians in Shreveport-Bossier City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new library technicians typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,216/month. At HUD’s $1,111/month FMR, rent would take 50% 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 Shreveport-Bossier City?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $47K locally vs. $45K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does Shreveport-Bossier City compare to the national average for library technicians?
Shreveport-Bossier City pays $47K median vs. the U.S. average of $45K — that’s +5%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 84.77), the purchasing-power equivalent is $55K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do library technicians make in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA?
The median is $46,930 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,930, and experienced library technicians can clear $46,930. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Shreveport-Bossier City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,193/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,111/month, which eats 34.8% 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 Shreveport-Bossier City?
Shreveport-Bossier City has a Regional Price Parity of 84.77 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median library technicians salary is worth about $55,362 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.