Library Technicians Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $35,110 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.88
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $43,120
Employed locally 80
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $33,560
    50th (median)
    $35,110
    75th
    $43,120
    90th
    $43,120

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Library Technicians salary is 43% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $61,070
    Modesto, CA $55,540
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $49,340
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,290
    Vermont $43,470

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$47,380
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$47,470
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$48,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Springfield, MO is $16.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.73 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Springfield, MO is 12.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,560.