U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Library Technician

Job-title file

Library Technician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

14 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $65,269, below the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $914.8K
Role median: $65,269
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$47,334$85,432+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 14 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Library Technician pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Library Technicians — about 68,690 people — is $44,580. Department of Agriculture pays a median base salary of $63,470 for this role, 42% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Agriculture sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$29,300

$35,740

$44,580

$52,430

$63,080

Department of Agriculture median · $63,470

The bar is the range of annual wages for Library Technicians across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Agriculture’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Agriculture is $65,269, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Library Technician is held in 19 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $65,269 ranks #16 of 19.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Treasury

$127,773 · 2

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$112,418 · 3

Department of Commerce

$82,305 · 7

Department of Health and Human Services

$80,835 · 22

Smithsonian Institution

$79,318 · 25

Office of Administration

$77,653 · 2

National Labor Relations Board

$76,474 · 2

Department of Energy

$75,209 · 1

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$74,318 · 1

Department of State

$73,213 · 4

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$72,703 · 1

Government Publishing Office

$72,464 · 3

Median total compensation for the Library Technician role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Library Technician beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $70,852 ranks #2 of 7. See Library Technician across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Seattle

$75,442 · 23

District of Columbia

$60,999 · 94

Minnesota

$56,002 · 103

City of Baton Rouge / East Baton Rouge Parish

$38,171 · 182

City of Milwaukee

$32,094 · 17

Utah

$29,647 · 51

Median total compensation for comparable Library Technician roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Agriculture

Accounting 791
Administrative Officer 342
Agricultural Commodity Aid 1,325
Agricultural Commodity Grading 1,947
Agricultural Engineering 353
Agricultural Marketing 562
Agricultural Program Specialist 432
Animal Health Technician 431
Archeology 712
Biological Science Student Trainee 412
Biological Science Technician 5,482
Budget Analysis 811
Chemistry 346
Civil Engineering 1,383
Consumer Safety 385
Consumer Safety Inspection 6,146
Contracting 879
Ecology 436
Economist 488
Engineering Equipment Operating 632
Engineering Technical 914
Entomology 428
Financial Administration and Program 778
Fish Biology 305
Food Inspection 1,071
Forestry 1,607
Forestry Technician 18,655
General Arts and Information 394
General Business and Industry 2,789
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 7,103
General Physical Science 289
Genetics 348
Grants Management 672
Human Resources Assistance 433
Human Resources Management 1,594
Hydrology 383
Information Technology Management 3,086
Laboring 489
Loan Specialist 3,620
Maintenance Mechanic 389
Management and Program Analysis 3,137
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 527
Microbiology 491
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,794
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,981
Plant Protection Technician 1,109
Program Management 1,378
Public Affairs 802
Rangeland Management 620
Realty 641
Social Science 476
Soil Conservation 5,359
Soil Conservation Technician 888
Soil Science 828
Statistics 578
Support Services Administration 444
Transportation Specialist 299
Veterinary Medical Science 1,661
Wildland Fire Management 6,410
Wildlife Biology 1,317

Record list

Employees with this title

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Rebecca Thompson

Library Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$86,814

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $83,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,814
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,119
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411

Rebecca Thompson holds the role of Library Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,814. Their pay grade is 08.

Daniel Ipsen

Library Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$81,497

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $80,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,497
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,997
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,057
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411

Daniel Ipsen holds the role of Library Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Fort Collins, Colorado. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,497. Their pay grade is 08.

Annette Rojas

Library Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$77,475

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $75,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,416
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,475
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,059
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 52
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411

Annette Rojas holds the role of Library Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,475. Their pay grade is 07.

Karen Sichelman Edwards

Library Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$76,975

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $75,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,916
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,975
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,059
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411

Karen Sichelman Edwards works as a Library Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. Karen earned $76,975 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Xiwen Wu

Library Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$72,703

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $72,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,703
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,703
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411

Xiwen Wu is a Library Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $72,703. They are classified at grade 07.

Kelvin Posey

Library Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$71,189

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $70,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,189
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Terrell

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,189
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,671
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411

Kelvin Posey works as a Library Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. Kelvin earned $71,189 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Katelynn Ulmer

Library Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$65,679

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $63,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,679
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Milford
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,429
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $45,980
Duty Station Code: 425210103
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411

At Department of Agriculture, Katelynn Ulmer serves as a Library Technician based in Milford, Pennsylvania. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,679. They are classified at grade 07.

Jesse Padron

Library Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$64,859

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $63,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,349
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,859
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Beltsville
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Rodolfo

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,510
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,417
Duty Station Code: 240100033
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411

Jesse Padron is a Library Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Beltsville, Maryland. 2026 total compensation came to $64,859. They are classified at grade 07.

Lisa Stringfield

Library Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$56,356

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $56,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,356
Pay grade: 07
Work city: San Antonio
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Maria

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,356
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $47,562
Duty Station Code: 486090029
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411

Lisa Stringfield is a Library Technician at Department of Agriculture based in San Antonio, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $56,356. They are classified at grade 07.

Eileen Jones

Library Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$56,193

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $55,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,193
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Fort Collins
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Gail

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $55,693
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,670
Duty Station Code: 080860069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411

At Department of Agriculture, Eileen Jones serves as a Library Technician based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,193. They are classified at grade 06.

Laura Donoway

Library Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$53,947

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $53,947
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,947
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Brigantine
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: Alice

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,947
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Duty Station Code: 340440001
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411

Laura Donoway is a Library Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Brigantine, New Jersey. 2024 total compensation came to $53,947. They are classified at grade 07.

Tuppence Van De Vaarst

Library Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$52,293

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $52,293
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,293
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: Sutherland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,293
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,764
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411

At Department of Agriculture, Tuppence Van De Vaarst serves as a Library Technician based in Madison, Wisconsin. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,293. They are classified at grade 07.

Margaret Durow

Library Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$51,471

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $51,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,471
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Madison
Work state: Wisconsin
Middle name: Catherine

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $51,471
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,060
Duty Station Code: 552780025
Duty Station State: WI
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411

Margaret Durow is a Library Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Madison, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $51,471. They are classified at grade 06.

Evelyn Pagan Fernandez

Library Technician/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$47,334

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $47,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,334
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Rio Piedras
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,334
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,436
Duty Station Code: RQ0830000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411

At Department of Agriculture, Evelyn Pagan Fernandez serves as a Library Technician based in Rio Piedras, No Data Reported. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,334. They are classified at grade 04.