Library Technicians Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $44,570 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.43
10th percentile $32,440
90th percentile $60,580
Employed locally 1,800
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,440
    25th
    $36,540
    50th (median)
    $44,570
    75th
    $54,130
    90th
    $60,580

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Library Technicians salary is 50% 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 Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,020
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,830
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,440
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,690
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,460
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$44,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Chicago, IL-IN is $21.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.24 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 11.5% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,440 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,540.