Library Technicians Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Median annual salary $35,100 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.88
10th percentile $28,260
90th percentile $43,510
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,260
    25th
    $29,920
    50th (median)
    $35,100
    75th
    $36,130
    90th
    $43,510

    Louisville/Jefferson County economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,737 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
    Owensboro, KY $35,450
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,390
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $35,050
    Kentucky $30,750
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $30,030
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $29,090

    Related occupations in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $32,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,030
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $78,640
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $16.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.74 or more per hour.

    Is Louisville/Jefferson County above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is 12.2% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,260 per year in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,920.