Rhode Island Median
$48,740
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.43
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+9% vs US median
US median $44,580
State Rank
#13 of 51
160 employed here
How much does a Library Technician make in Rhode Island?
Library Technicians in Rhode Island take home a median of $48,740 annually — roughly $23.43 an hour — which runs 9% above the national median of $44,580.
Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $31,200 while the top 10% make $64,120 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,930 and $58,430 a year.
Library Technician salary range in Rhode Island
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,200 | $15.00 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,930 | $18.72 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $48,740 | $23.43 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $58,430 | $28.09 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $64,120 | $30.83 |
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How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island ranks 13th 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 $48,840New Hampshire $48,650Delaware $47,580Illinois $47,120Alaska $46,940Colorado $46,680North Carolina $46,520Pennsylvania $46,100Nevada $45,650Virginia $45,560Maine $44,520Kansas $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 Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island pay ($48,740) 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 Rhode Island?
The median Library Technician salary in Rhode Island is $48,740 per year, or about $23.43 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,200 at the entry level to $64,120 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Library Technicians about 9% more than the national median of $44,580. Rhode Island ranks 13th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Library Technicians?
Yes on pay — Rhode Island pays above the national median for this occupation, at $48,740 a year. About 160 Library Technicians are employed in Rhode Island. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), 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.