Library Technicians Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $44,630 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.46
10th percentile $28,310
90th percentile $55,290
Employed locally 110
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,310
    25th
    $33,610
    50th (median)
    $44,630
    75th
    $45,190
    90th
    $55,290

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Library Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $53,630
    Lawrence, KS $47,400
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $43,610
    Manhattan, KS $43,590
    Kansas City, MO-KS $38,930
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $38,540

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,770
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,330
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$29,280
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56,780
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Topeka, KS is $21.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.49 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Topeka, KS is 11.7% above 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,310 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,610.