Library Technicians Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $40,480 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.46
10th percentile $29,770
90th percentile $61,800
Employed locally 50
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,770
    25th
    $32,980
    50th (median)
    $40,480
    75th
    $61,800
    90th
    $61,800

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Library Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    District of Columbia $58,780
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $56,020
    California $51,290
    Dubuque, IA $51,230

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,690
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,340
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,180
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,180
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Ames, IA is $19.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.96 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Ames, IA is 1.3% above 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,770 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,980.