Library Technicians pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for library technicians is $22.66 an hour ($47,120 a year). About 2,140 people work in this job there.

$22.66Median hourly pay
$38,690–$57,080Middle half of workers, yearly
2,140People in this job in Illinois

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($44,580). Illinois ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for library technicians in Illinois

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.24$33,780
25% of workers$18.60$38,690
Half of workers (median)$22.66$47,120
75% of workers$27.44$57,080
90% of workers$30.37$63,170

Library Technicians pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Champaign-Urbana$53,680190
Decatur$50,65040
Springfield$47,99050
Bloomington$47,93030
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$47,1001,520
Peoria$43,44060
Rockford$31,20070

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for library technicians

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -6.4% over ten years, declining · about 10,800 openings a year (BLS)

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Computer User Support Specialists$59,860
Computer Occupations, All Other$99,360
Library Assistants, Clerical$34,680
File Clerks$49,920

Other job titles for this job

Library SpecialistAccessionerAudio-visual AideBibliographerBindery Library Technical AssistantBook ShelverCataloging Library Technical AssistantCataloging LtaCirculation ClerkElementary Library Media SpecialistLibrarian HelperLibrary Acquisitions Technician

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.