Library Technicians Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $48,970 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $29,830
90th percentile $58,870
Employed locally 40
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,830
    25th
    $29,830
    50th (median)
    $48,970
    75th
    $58,870
    90th
    $58,870

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 78% Median Library Technicians salary is 22% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $48,260

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,800
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,940
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,370
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $40,540
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Decatur, IL is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.28 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Decatur, IL is 22.5% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,830 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,830.