Library Technicians Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $35,070 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.86
10th percentile $22,620
90th percentile $54,580
Employed locally 250
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,620
    25th
    $28,580
    50th (median)
    $35,070
    75th
    $45,090
    90th
    $54,580

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 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
    Cleveland, OH $44,440
    Mansfield, OH $44,270
    Columbus, OH $37,490
    Springfield, OH $36,770
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,390
    Ohio $35,230

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,330
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,880
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,230
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $68,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,970
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $57,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Dayton, OH is $16.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.51 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Dayton, OH is 12.3% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,620 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,580.