Library Technicians Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $51,230 +28.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.63
10th percentile $26,680
90th percentile $64,610
Employed locally 50
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,680
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $51,230
    75th
    $51,230
    90th
    $64,610

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Library Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,940

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,200
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,960
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,950
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,980
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $58,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Dubuque, IA is $24.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.27 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Dubuque, IA is 28.2% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,680 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.