Library Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $42,520 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.44
10th percentile $27,410
90th percentile $59,500
Employed locally 260
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,410
    25th
    $34,790
    50th (median)
    $42,520
    75th
    $50,340
    90th
    $59,500

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    District of Columbia $58,780
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $56,020
    California $51,290
    Dubuque, IA $51,230

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,280
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,060
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,950
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,230
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $20.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.81 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 6.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,410 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,790.