Library Technicians Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $37,280 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.92
10th percentile $33,460
90th percentile $44,370
Employed locally 80
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,460
    25th
    $37,280
    50th (median)
    $37,280
    75th
    $37,280
    90th
    $44,370

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Library Technicians salary is 38% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $61,070
    Modesto, CA $55,540
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $49,340
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,290
    Vermont $43,470

    Related occupations in Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,130
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,360
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,530
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,600
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $176,930
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Joplin?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Joplin, MO-KS is $17.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.10 or more per hour.

    Is Joplin above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 6.7% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,460 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,280.