U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution / Library Technician

Job-title file

Library Technician

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

25 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $76,382, below the department median of $91,039.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $76,382
Agency median: $91,039
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$40,739$81,329+

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

How total compensation varies among the 25 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. Smithsonian Institution pays a median base salary of $76,382 for this role, 71% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Smithsonian Institution sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$29,300

$35,740

$44,580

$52,430

$63,080

Smithsonian Institution median · $76,382

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 Smithsonian Institution’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Smithsonian Institution is $76,382, 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 18 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $76,382 ranks #6 of 18.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Treasury

$114,290 · 2

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$111,229 · 3

Department of Health and Human Services

$80,510 · 22

Department of State

$80,510 · 3

Department of Commerce

$78,422 · 7

Department of Energy

$74,976 · 1

National Labor Relations Board

$74,318 · 1

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$72,703 · 1

Office of Administration

$72,703 · 1

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$70,838 · 1

Government Printing Office

$68,125 · 3

Department of Interior

$66,852 · 13

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 $67,379 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 Technicianroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Rodrick Mcelveen

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$82,085

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $82,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,085
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,085
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,598
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rodrick Mcelveen holds the role of Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,085. Their pay grade is 09.

Richard Greene

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$80,510

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $80,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,510
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,510
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Greene is a Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $80,510. They are classified at grade 08.

Ronald Lindsey

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$80,510

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $80,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,510
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,510
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 49
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Ronald Lindsey serves as a Library Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,510. They are classified at grade 08.

Crystal Mckenzie

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$80,510

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $80,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,510
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,510
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Crystal Mckenzie holds the role of Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,510. Their pay grade is 08.

Jeri Moriarty

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$80,510

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $80,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,510
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,510
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeri Moriarty works as a Library Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Jeri earned $80,510 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Joyce Swayne

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$80,510

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $80,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,510
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,510
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joyce Swayne holds the role of Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,510. Their pay grade is 08.

Wanda West

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$80,510

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $80,510
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,510
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,510
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,416
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Wanda West is a Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $80,510. They are classified at grade 08.

Alan Katz

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$79,318

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,318
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,318
Basic Pay (before locality): $55,769
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alan Katz is a Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $79,318. They are classified at grade 08.

Michelle Kamalich

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$78,446

Sub-department: Woodrow Wilson Inter Center for Scholars
Base pay: $78,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,446
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,446
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,867
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Kamalich is a Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $78,446. They are classified at grade 08.

Anne Graham

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$78,446

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $78,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,446
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,446
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,867
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Anne Graham serves as a Library Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $78,446. They are classified at grade 08.

Sue Graves

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$78,446

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $78,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,446
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,446
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,867
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sue Graves is a Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $78,446. They are classified at grade 08.

Tammy Hamilton

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$76,382

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $76,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,382
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,382
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,318
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tammy Hamilton works as a Library Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Tammy earned $76,382 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Amanda Kim

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$76,382

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $76,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,382
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,382
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,318
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Amanda Kim serves as a Library Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,382. They are classified at grade 08.

Alexia Macclain

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$76,382

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $76,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,382
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,382
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,318
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Alexia Macclain serves as a Library Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,382. They are classified at grade 08.

Alex Edezhath

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$74,318

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $74,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,318
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,318
Basic Pay (before locality): $55,769
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alex Edezhath is a Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $74,318. They are classified at grade 08.

Karen Brown

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$72,703

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $72,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,703
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,703
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Karen Brown works as a Library Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Karen earned $72,703 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Carol Heard

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$70,838

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $70,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,838
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,838
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,158
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Carol Heard holds the role of Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $70,838. Their pay grade is 07.

Gillian Grossmann

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$68,125

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $68,125
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,125
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,125
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,122
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gillian Grossmann holds the role of Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,125. Their pay grade is 08.

Patricia Reid

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$68,125

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $68,125
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,125
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,125
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,122
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patricia Reid is a Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $68,125. They are classified at grade 08.

Emily Sawyer

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$61,517

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $61,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,517
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,517
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,163
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Emily Sawyer serves as a Library Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,517. They are classified at grade 07.

Kathryn Bordwell

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$57,788

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $57,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,788
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,788
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Smithsonian Institution, Kathryn Bordwell serves as a Library Technician based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,788. They are classified at grade 07.

Matthew Lumbard

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$57,788

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $57,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,788
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,788
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Lumbard works as a Library Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Matthew earned $57,788 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Elissa Theis

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$57,037

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $57,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,037
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Elissa Theis is a Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $57,037. They are classified at grade 06.

Ana Bradley

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$43,135

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $43,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,135
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,135
Basic Pay (before locality): $32,369
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ana Bradley works as a Library Technician for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ana earned $43,135 in 2024. Their pay grade is 03.

Donnie Proctor

Library Technician/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$40,739

Sub-department: Smithsonian Inst (Exc Sep Brds of Trust)
Base pay: $40,739
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,739
Pay grade: 03
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,739
Basic Pay (before locality): $30,571
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1411
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Donnie Proctor holds the role of Library Technician at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,739. Their pay grade is 03.