Library Technicians Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $49,190 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.65
10th percentile $37,770
90th percentile $60,110
Employed locally 870
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,770
    25th
    $43,630
    50th (median)
    $49,190
    75th
    $59,110
    90th
    $60,110

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Library Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Mankato, MN $48,630
    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 Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $42,010
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,680
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,670
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $48,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $23.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.34 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 23.1% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,770 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,630.