Library Technicians Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $23,500 -41.2% vs national
Median hourly $11.30
10th percentile $20,770
90th percentile $35,080
Employed locally 110
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,770
    25th
    $20,770
    50th (median)
    $23,500
    75th
    $27,830
    90th
    $35,080

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $23,250
    Hattiesburg, MS $23,000

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,570
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,690
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$21,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,200
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$168,850
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$26,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Jackson, MS is $11.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.57 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Jackson, MS is 41.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $20,770 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,770.