Library Technicians Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $37,050 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.81
10th percentile $22,800
90th percentile $41,800
Employed locally 70
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,800
    25th
    $23,120
    50th (median)
    $37,050
    75th
    $38,240
    90th
    $41,800

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,190
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,370
    Minnesota $47,330
    Bay City, MI $46,590
    Minot, ND $46,480
    Wilmington, NC $46,070

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,820
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,910
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,830
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $44,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Traverse City, MI is $17.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.71 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Traverse City, MI is 7.3% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,800 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,120.