Library Technicians Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $34,610 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.64
10th percentile $22,480
90th percentile $45,170
Employed locally 500
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,480
    25th
    $28,380
    50th (median)
    $34,610
    75th
    $37,450
    90th
    $45,170

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 40% Median Library Technicians salary is 60% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $48,260
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,910
    Wilmington, NC $46,070
    Duluth, MN-WI $46,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,340

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,330
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$82,060
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$46,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Madison, WI is $16.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.56 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Madison, WI is 13.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,480 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,380.