Library Technicians Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Library Technicians in Iowa earn a median salary of $39,445 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.3% vs the national median of $39,970. An estimated 1,560 library technicians are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $26,000 to $63,470 depending on location.
$39,445
Avg median salary in Iowa
$63,470
Highest paying metro
$26,000
Lowest paying metro
1,560
Employed in Iowa
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inLibrary Technicians salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $63,470 | $46,600 | $63,470 | 140 |
| Dubuque, IA | $51,230 | $36,730 | $51,230 | 50 |
| Waterloo, IA | $45,750 | $35,810 | $54,980 | 100 |
| Des Moines, IA | $42,520 | $34,790 | $50,340 | 260 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $41,240 | $36,500 | $46,270 | 150 |
| Ames, IA | $40,480 | $32,980 | $61,800 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $37,790 | $31,850 | $54,670 | 140 |
| Southeast Iowa | $34,580 | $25,750 | $42,480 | 230 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $33,640 | $27,040 | $45,190 | 60 |
| Northeast Iowa | $29,270 | $25,690 | $37,370 | 100 |
| Northwest Iowa | $27,370 | $22,900 | $35,650 | 200 |
| Southwest Iowa | $26,000 | $21,470 | $32,020 | 80 |