Library Technicians Salary in Texas
Library Technicians in Texas make a median of $37,920 a year, or about $18.23 an hour. The range runs from $27K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $38K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level library technicians (10th percentile) start around $27K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $47K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.
Library Technicians salary by metro in Texas
17 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $45K | +20% | 460 |
| Lubbock | $40K | +5% | 70 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $39K | +3% | 1,650 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $39K | +2% | 380 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $38K | -1% | 1,130 |
| Corpus Christi | $37K | -3% | 80 |
| Killeen-Temple | $36K | -5% | 70 |
| College Station-Bryan | $36K | -5% | 110 |
| Tyler | $36K | -6% | 40 |
| Longview | $36K | -6% | 40 |
| El Paso | $35K | -7% | 90 |
| Abilene | $35K | -8% | 40 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $34K | -10% | 70 |
| Amarillo | $33K | -13% | 50 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $31K | -17% | 100 |
| Laredo | $30K | -20% | 50 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $29K | -23% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do library technicians make in Texas?
The median is $37,920 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $26,620, and experienced library technicians can clear $47,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,709/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 52.2% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $41,447 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.