Library Technicians Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $34,380 -14% vs national
Median hourly $16.53
10th percentile $22,200
90th percentile $62,330
Employed locally 290
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,200
    25th
    $23,880
    50th (median)
    $34,380
    75th
    $50,710
    90th
    $62,330

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Library Technicians salary is 51% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$38,450
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,600
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,870
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,720
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$133,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Lansing, MI is $16.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.22 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Lansing, MI is 14% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,200 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,880.