Library Technicians Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $34,900 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $27,600
90th percentile $44,120
Employed locally 130
National median $39,970

Compare Library Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Columbia, MO stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Library Technicians
in
Columbia, MO
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,600
    25th
    $27,600
    50th (median)
    $34,900
    75th
    $34,900
    90th
    $44,120

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $61,070
    Modesto, CA $55,540
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $49,340
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,290
    Vermont $43,470

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$30,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,640
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,630
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$29,500
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Columbia, MO is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.03 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Columbia, MO is 12.7% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,600 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,600.