Library Technicians Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $36,660 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.62
10th percentile $22,590
90th percentile $45,200
Employed locally 90
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,590
    25th
    $33,190
    50th (median)
    $36,660
    75th
    $44,140
    90th
    $45,200

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Library Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Topeka, KS $44,630
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $43,610
    Manhattan, KS $43,590
    Kansas City, MO-KS $38,930

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$32,340
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,580
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$101,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Wichita, KS is $17.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.65 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Wichita, KS is 8.3% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,590 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,190.