Library Technicians Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $48,630 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.38
10th percentile $22,870
90th percentile $57,150
Employed locally 50
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,870
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $48,630
    75th
    $55,910
    90th
    $57,150

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Library Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $46,000
    Fargo, ND-MN $40,390
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $38,540
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $36,930
    St. Cloud, MN $36,670

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,430
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,730
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,960
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,990
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $35,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Mankato, MN is $23.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.55 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Mankato, MN is 21.7% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,870 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.