Maine Median
$44,520
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.40
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+-0% vs US median
US median $44,580
State Rank
#23 of 51
320 employed here
How much does a Library Technician make in Maine?
Library Technicians in Maine take home a median of $44,520 annually — roughly $21.40 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $44,580.
Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $33,780 while the top 10% make $58,430 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,330 and $50,410 a year.
Library Technician salary range in Maine
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,780 | $16.24 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,330 | $17.95 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $44,520 | $21.40 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $50,410 | $24.24 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,430 | $28.09 |
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How Maine compares
Maine ranks 23rd out of 51 states and territories for Library Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Library Technician salary in other states
Washington $62,570District of Columbia $61,040Connecticut $57,060California $53,260Minnesota $51,110Hawaii $50,870Massachusetts $50,430Vermont $50,090New York $50,060Oregon $49,970Maryland $48,920New Jersey $48,840Rhode Island $48,740New Hampshire $48,650Delaware $47,580Illinois $47,120Alaska $46,940Colorado $46,680North Carolina $46,520Pennsylvania $46,100Nevada $45,650Virginia $45,560Kansas $41,960Florida $41,080Arizona $40,510Utah $40,160North Dakota $39,240Louisiana $39,180Missouri $39,160New Mexico $38,830Texas $38,640Iowa $38,590Montana $38,220Ohio $37,920Georgia $37,320Alabama $37,150Nebraska $36,920Tennessee $36,400South Carolina $36,070Kentucky $35,700Indiana $35,560Wisconsin $35,000Michigan $34,680Idaho $34,510West Virginia $30,300South Dakota $29,590Oklahoma $29,440Arkansas $28,570Mississippi $27,080Wyoming $26,850
Working as a Library Technician in Maine
Nationally, about 69,000 people work as Library Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Maine pay ($44,520) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Library Technician make in Maine?
The median Library Technician salary in Maine is $44,520 per year, or about $21.40 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,780 at the entry level to $58,430 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Library Technicians about 0% more than the national median of $44,580. Maine ranks 23rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine a good state for Library Technicians?
Yes on pay — Maine pays above the national median for this occupation, at $44,520 a year. About 320 Library Technicians are employed in Maine. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maine?
The highest-paying occupations in Maine include Radiologist ($555,750), Physician, All Other ($419,410), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($379,930), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.