Library Technicians Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $28,350 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.63
10th percentile $18,720
90th percentile $35,010
Employed locally 160
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,720
    25th
    $27,080
    50th (median)
    $28,350
    75th
    $34,580
    90th
    $35,010

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Library Technicians salary is 55% 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
    Owensboro, KY $35,450
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,390
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $35,100
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $35,050
    Kentucky $30,750
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $30,030

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,710
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,890
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,190
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $28,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Bowling Green, KY is $13.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.37 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Bowling Green, KY is 29.1% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $18,720 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,080.