Library Technicians Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $35,450 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.04
10th percentile $27,890
90th percentile $47,850
Employed locally 70
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,890
    25th
    $27,890
    50th (median)
    $35,450
    75th
    $47,850
    90th
    $47,850

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Library Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,390
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $35,100
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $35,050
    Kentucky $30,750
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $30,030
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $29,090

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,960
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,930
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,150
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,030
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,290
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$49,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Owensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Owensboro, KY is $17.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.97 or more per hour.

    Is Owensboro above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Owensboro, KY is 11.3% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,890 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,890.