Library Technicians Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $37,020 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $34,940
90th percentile $45,800
Employed locally 80
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,940
    25th
    $34,940
    50th (median)
    $37,020
    75th
    $40,990
    90th
    $45,800

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Library Technicians salary is 56% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,810
    Maryland $49,340
    Grand Island, NE $48,470
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $48,260

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $40,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,410
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,500
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $95,740
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Bismarck, ND is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.87 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Bismarck, ND is 7.4% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,940 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,940.