Library Technician Salary in Salem, OR

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How much does a Library Technician make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Library Technician in Salem, OR is $59,063. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,678 to a high of $73,744, with most professionals earning between $51,534 and $66,748.

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What is a Library Technician?

A Library Technician or library assistant is a skilled library and information paraprofessional trained to perform the day-to-day functions of a library, and assists librarians in the acquisition, preparation, and organization of information. They also assist library patrons in finding information. The widespread use of computerized information storage and retrieval systems has resulted in library technicians assisting in the handling of technical services (such as cataloguing) that were once performed exclusively by librarians. Especially in small village libraries, a Library Technician may b...

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Average Salary Range for Library Technician in Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Library Technician in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Library Technician in Salem, OR. The base salary for Library Technician ranges from $51,534 to $66,748 with the average base salary of $59,063. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,121 to $67,748 with the average total cash compensation of $59,611.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $59,063 $51,534 - $66,748
Bonus $549 $587 - $1,000
Total Pay $59,611 $52,121 - $67,748
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Library Technician Salary Near Salem, OR

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,816 - $65,819 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,481 - $69,270 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,796 - $65,792 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,685 - $69,535 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,685 - $69,535 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,619 - $69,449 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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