Library Technicians Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $47,400 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.79
10th percentile $41,510
90th percentile $62,380
Employed locally 50
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,510
    25th
    $45,120
    50th (median)
    $47,400
    75th
    $47,400
    90th
    $62,380

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Library Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $53,630
    Topeka, KS $44,630
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $43,610
    Manhattan, KS $43,590
    Kansas City, MO-KS $38,930
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $38,540

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,520
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,750
    Instructional Coordinators $60,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,200
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $162,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Lawrence, KS is $22.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.25 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Lawrence, KS is 18.6% above 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,510 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,120.