Library Technicians Salary in Rochester, MN

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

Median annual salary $36,160 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.39
10th percentile $29,400
90th percentile $64,550
Employed locally 120
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,400
    25th
    $29,400
    50th (median)
    $36,160
    75th
    $46,030
    90th
    $64,550

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 40% Median Library Technicians salary is 60% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,130
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$48,160
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Rochester, MN is $17.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.16 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Rochester, MN is 9.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,400 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,400.