Library Technicians Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $37,700 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.13
10th percentile $29,080
90th percentile $45,720
Employed locally 50
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,080
    25th
    $30,180
    50th (median)
    $37,700
    75th
    $37,700
    90th
    $45,720

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Library Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,100
    Bellingham, WA $57,990
    Washington $57,550
    Salinas, CA $57,190
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $55,230
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $51,500

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,210
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,660
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $136,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,140
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $109,110
    Farm and Home Management Educators $63,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Lafayette, IN is $18.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.83 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Lafayette, IN is 5.7% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,080 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,180.