Library Technicians Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $37,910 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.23
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $46,520
Employed locally 850
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $36,310
    50th (median)
    $37,910
    75th
    $45,070
    90th
    $46,520

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Library Technicians salary is 52% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,240
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,900
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in St. Louis, MO-IL is $18.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.14 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 5.2% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,310.