SOC 25-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Library Technicians — Winchester
Winchester, VA-WV · 7 metro areas compared
In Winchester, VA the median wage is $35,350.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to decline
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- -6.8%
- Openings per year
- 13,000
- Typical entry-level education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are published nationally only. This is the outlook for the occupation across the United States, not a measurement for Winchester, VA-WV.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Salary overview
In Winchester, VA the median wage is $35,350. That is 20.7% lower than the national median of $44,580. Pay ranges from under $29,000 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,810 to $43,460.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Charlottesville records the highest median at $52,690. Of the 257 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 227th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,000 | −34.9% |
| 25th | $29,810 | −33.1% |
| Median (50th) | $35,350 | −20.7% |
| 75th | $43,460 | −2.5% |
| 90th | $45,500 | +2.1% |
| Mean | $36,880 | −17.3% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlottesville | $52,690 | 110 | |
| 2 | Richmond | $40,510 | 380 | |
| 3 | Virginia Beach | $40,070 | 590 | |
| 4 | Roanoke | $36,670 | 90 | |
| 5 | Harrisonburg | $34,260 | 70 | |
| 6 | Blacksburg | $31,520 | 80 | |
| 7 | Lynchburg | $29,050 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Winchester run 3.5% below the national average, so the median of $35,350 goes as far as $36,632 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,632US average = 100 · BEA 2024Why the state that pays most is usually not where pay goes furthest
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,350 a year, 20.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,000 to $45,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlottesville, at $52,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Library Technicians in Winchester, VA?
The median annual wage is $35,350, or $16.99 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 Winchester, VA is 20.7% lower. 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 Winchester, VA earns more than $45,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,000 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 Charlottesville, at $52,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Winchester, VA. 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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