Library Technicians Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $34,910 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $27,900
90th percentile $36,880
Employed locally 40
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,900
    25th
    $28,490
    50th (median)
    $34,910
    75th
    $34,910
    90th
    $36,880

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 46% Median Library Technicians salary is 54% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $48,260
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,910
    Wilmington, NC $46,070
    Duluth, MN-WI $46,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,340

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,530
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,720
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,330
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Wausau, WI is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.79 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Wausau, WI is 12.7% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,900 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,490.