Library Technicians Salary in Manhattan, KS

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

Median annual salary $43,590 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.96
10th percentile $29,510
90th percentile $56,120
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,510
    25th
    $32,090
    50th (median)
    $43,590
    75th
    $47,690
    90th
    $56,120

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Library Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Lawrence, KS $47,400
    Topeka, KS $44,630
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $43,610
    Kansas City, MO-KS $38,930
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $38,540

    Related occupations in Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,830
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $47,250
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,400
    Instructional Coordinators $63,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Manhattan?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Manhattan, KS is $20.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.98 or more per hour.

    Is Manhattan above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Manhattan, KS is 9.1% 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 Manhattan?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,510 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,090.