Library Technicians Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $29,370 -26.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.12
10th percentile $26,150
90th percentile $41,710
Employed locally 90
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,150
    25th
    $29,370
    50th (median)
    $29,370
    75th
    $29,370
    90th
    $41,710

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 42% Median Library Technicians salary is 58% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,190
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,370
    Minnesota $47,330
    Bay City, MI $46,590
    Minot, ND $46,480
    Wilmington, NC $46,070

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,340
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,000
    Tutors $37,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Kalamazoo, MI is $14.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.32 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 26.5% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,150 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,370.