Library Technicians Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $30,510 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.67
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $46,160
Employed locally 60
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,510
    50th (median)
    $30,510
    75th
    $46,160
    90th
    $46,160

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 39% Median Library Technicians salary is 61% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $51,520
    Charlottesville, VA $50,570
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $50,440
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $49,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,810
    Decatur, IL $48,970

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,940
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,910
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Bloomington, IL is $14.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.04 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Bloomington, IL is 23.7% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,510.