Library Technicians Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $45,750 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $27,690
90th percentile $61,730
Employed locally 100
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,690
    25th
    $35,810
    50th (median)
    $45,750
    75th
    $54,980
    90th
    $61,730

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Library Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    District of Columbia $58,780
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $56,020
    California $51,290
    Dubuque, IA $51,230

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,280
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,040
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Waterloo, IA is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.39 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Waterloo, IA is 14.5% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,690 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,810.