Library Technicians Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $23,000 -42.5% vs national
Median hourly $11.06
10th percentile $21,720
90th percentile $29,930
Employed locally 30
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,720
    25th
    $21,720
    50th (median)
    $23,000
    75th
    $23,000
    90th
    $29,930

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 39% Median Library Technicians salary is 61% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $35,180
    Jackson, MS $23,500
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $23,250

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,320
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $18,910
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,300
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $22,440
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $46,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Hattiesburg, MS is $11.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.39 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 42.5% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $21,720 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,720.