Library Technicians Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $63,470 +58.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.51
10th percentile $37,050
90th percentile $63,850
Employed locally 140
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,050
    25th
    $46,600
    50th (median)
    $63,470
    75th
    $63,470
    90th
    $63,850

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 86% Median Library Technicians salary is 14% 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
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Ithaca, NY $62,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,420

    Nearby metros — Library Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    District of Columbia $58,780
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $56,020
    California $51,290
    Dubuque, IA $51,230
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,940

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,040
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,030
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,690
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Iowa City, IA is $30.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.26 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Iowa City, IA is 58.8% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,050 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,600.