Library Technicians Salary in South Bend, IN-MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

Median annual salary $35,190 -12% vs national
Median hourly $16.92
10th percentile $27,850
90th percentile $53,000
Employed locally 170
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,850
    25th
    $35,190
    50th (median)
    $35,190
    75th
    $49,150
    90th
    $53,000

    South Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,385 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,100
    Bellingham, WA $57,990
    Washington $57,550
    Salinas, CA $57,190
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $55,230
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $51,500

    Related occupations in South Bend, IN-MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,120
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,430
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $79,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in South Bend?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in South Bend, IN-MI is $16.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.49 or more per hour.

    Is South Bend above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in South Bend, IN-MI is 12% 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 South Bend?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,850 per year in South Bend, IN-MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,190.