Library Technicians Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $51,520 +28.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.77
10th percentile $31,140
90th percentile $60,620
Employed locally 190
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,140
    25th
    $51,520
    50th (median)
    $51,520
    75th
    $60,620
    90th
    $60,620

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Library Technicians salary is 20% 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
    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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $48,260

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $50,110
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,630
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,250
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Champaign, IL is $24.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.37 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Champaign, IL is 28.9% above 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,140 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,520.