Library Technicians Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $33,590 -16% vs national
Median hourly $16.15
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $44,980
Employed locally 370
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $30,950
    50th (median)
    $33,590
    75th
    $36,350
    90th
    $44,980

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Library Technicians salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Library Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $66,260
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Ithaca, NY $62,510

    Nearby metros — Library Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $44,440
    Mansfield, OH $44,270
    Columbus, OH $37,490
    Springfield, OH $36,770
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,390
    Ohio $35,230

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,640
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,650
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,400
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,800
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $32,420
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $74,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Akron, OH is $16.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.58 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Akron, OH is 16% below the national median of $39,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Library Technicians in Akron?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,950.