SOC 25-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Library Technicians — Vermont
Vermont · 1 metro areas compared
In Vermont the median wage for Library Technicians is $50,090 a year, which is 12.4% higher than the national figure of $44,580.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Vermont the median wage for Library Technicians is $50,090 a year, which is 12.4% higher than the national figure of $44,580. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $45,140 and $55,310. The lowest tenth earn under $37,400, while the highest tenth earn more than $60,760.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.10 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Vermont ranks number 8th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Burlington records the highest median at $50,090. Of the 528 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 372nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,400 | −16.1% |
| 25th | $45,140 | +1.3% |
| Median (50th) | $50,090 | +12.4% |
| 75th | $55,310 | +24.1% |
| 90th | $60,760 | +36.3% |
| Mean | $50,590 | +13.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $50,090 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $50,090 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$50,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,112US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,090 a year, 12.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,400 to $60,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $50,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Library Technicians in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $50,090, or $24.08 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,580, so pay in Vermont is 12.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Vermont earns more than $60,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Burlington, at $50,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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