Library Technicians Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $37,790 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.17
10th percentile $28,230
90th percentile $54,670
Employed locally 140
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,230
    25th
    $31,850
    50th (median)
    $37,790
    75th
    $54,670
    90th
    $54,670

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Library Technicians salary is 51% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,230
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,760
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,800
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,020
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Cedar Rapids, IA is $18.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.31 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 5.5% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,230 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,850.