Library Technicians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $32,980 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.86
10th percentile $26,960
90th percentile $39,170
Employed locally 180
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,960
    25th
    $29,310
    50th (median)
    $32,980
    75th
    $38,300
    90th
    $39,170

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 43% Median Library Technicians salary is 57% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,100
    Bellingham, WA $57,990
    Washington $57,550
    Salinas, CA $57,190
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $55,230
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $51,500

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,990
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,440
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,190
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Indianapolis, IN is $15.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.23 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 17.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,960 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,310.