Library Technicians Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $28,810 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.85
10th percentile $20,410
90th percentile $49,960
Employed locally 160
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,410
    25th
    $23,600
    50th (median)
    $28,810
    75th
    $37,410
    90th
    $49,960

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 34% Median Library Technicians salary is 66% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,190
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $48,260
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,910
    Wilmington, NC $46,070
    Duluth, MN-WI $46,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,340

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,530
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,480
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,390
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Appleton, WI is $13.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.84 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Appleton, WI is 27.9% 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $20,410 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,600.