What are the main factors that influence a Library Technical Services Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Library Technical Services Manager's salary?

A Library Technical Services Manager's salary grows with experience: a Technical Librarian I (0-2 years)earns $67,922, a Technical Librarian II (2-4 years)earns $84,743, a Technical Librarian III (4-7 years)earns $105,310, a Technical Librarian IV (7+ years)earns $128,382, a Library Technical Services Manager (7+ years)earns $143,453,

What are the highest paying states for a Library Technical Services Manager?

Library Technical Services Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Library Technical Services Manager roles are District of Columbia $143,453, California $142,909, Massachusetts $141,005. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Library Technical Services Manager roles make?

Salaries for Library Technical Services Manager level roles vary by specialization: Science & Engineering Library Services Manager: $129,600; Dean of Library Services: $118,200; Dean - Library: $118,144; Technical Services Manager: $112,707; Library Services Operations Manager: $102,800.

Library Technical Services Manager Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Library Technical Services Manager make in District of Columbia?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Library Technical Services Manager in District of Columbia is $143,453 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

However, a Library Technical Services Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,241
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $126,657 to $159,569
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,365

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI Onboarding

Smart Recruiting

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Library Technical Services Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$159,569	$13,297	$3,069	$77
Average	$143,453	$11,954	$2,759	$69
25th Percentile	$126,657	$10,555	$2,436	$61

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Library Technical Services Manager Job Openings in District of Columbia

Vacancy Director of Digital Services Library of Congress

Digital Preservation Coalition - Washington, DC

Request Information Web Harvesting Services

Digital Preservation Coalition - Washington, DC

Department of Transportation Technical Expertise and Support Services

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC - Washington, DC

Oracle Services

Ernst & Young Oman - Washington, DC

Search More Library Technical Services Manager Jobs in District of Columbia

Key Factors That Influence Library Technical Services Manager Salaries

A Library Technical Services Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Library Technical Services Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Library Technical Services Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Technical Librarian I (0-2 years): $67,922
Technical Librarian II (2-4 years): $84,743
Technical Librarian III (4-7 years): $105,310
Technical Librarian IV (7+ years): $128,382
Library Technical Services Manager (7+ years): $143,453

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Technical Librarian I	0-2 years	$67,922
Technical Librarian II	2-4 years	$84,743
Technical Librarian III	4-7 years	$105,310
Technical Librarian IV	7+ years	$128,382
Library Technical Services Manager	7+ years	$143,453

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Library Technical Services Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Library Technical Services Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $143,453.
California: $142,909.
Massachusetts: $141,005.

District of Columbia $143,453 California $142,909 Massachusetts $141,005 Washington $140,486 New Jersey $140,434 Alaska $140,253 Connecticut $138,465 New York $137,739

Hawaii $135,420 Rhode Island $134,332 Maryland $133,593 Minnesota $132,583 Colorado $132,194 Illinois $132,065 Oregon $131,572 Delaware $131,209

New Hampshire $130,981 Virginia $130,471 Pennsylvania $128,981 Nevada $128,229 North Dakota $127,983 Michigan $127,595 Wisconsin $127,452 Vermont $127,167

Texas $126,377 Maine $126,325 Arizona $126,247 Ohio $126,156 Georgia $124,964 Indiana $124,368 Wyoming $124,252 Utah $124,070

Iowa $123,993 Kansas $123,371 Louisiana $123,189 North Carolina $123,125 Missouri $123,099 Florida $122,593 Montana $122,321 Nebraska $122,062

Kentucky $121,920 South Carolina $121,401 Tennessee $121,078 Idaho $120,948 New Mexico $120,002 Oklahoma $119,795 Alabama $119,030 South Dakota $117,748

Arkansas $117,048 West Virginia $116,672 Mississippi $115,545

Top Paying Cities for Library Technical Services Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Parcel Return Service: $143,453
Washington: $143,453
Naval Anacost Annex: $143,453

Parcel Return Service, DC $143,453 Washington, DC $143,453 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $143,453 Washington Navy Yard, DC $143,453

Library Technical Services Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Library Technical Services Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$126,657

Average $143,453/year

$159,569

$10,555

Average $11,954/month

$13,297

$2,436

Average $2,759/week

$3,069

$61

Average $69/hour

$77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$159,569	$13,297	$3,069	$77
Average	$143,453	$11,954	$2,759	$69
25th Percentile	$126,657	$10,555	$2,436	$61

Library Technical Services Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

Library Technical Services Manager

Chief Librarian

For a Library Technical Services Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Chief Librarian role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $129,715 - a projected growth of -10% over your current level.

Salaries of jobs related to Library Technical Services Manager

Find Your Next Library Technical Services Manager Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Library Technical Services Manager job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In District of Columbia

Cost of Living in District of Columbia is

10.7% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Click or scroll to view lower level job