Library Technicians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $34,410 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.54
10th percentile $21,650
90th percentile $53,090
Employed locally 650
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,650
    25th
    $27,090
    50th (median)
    $34,410
    75th
    $41,860
    90th
    $53,090

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Library Technicians salary is 55% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,150
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Milwaukee, WI is $16.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.43 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 13.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $21,650 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,090.