Library Technicians pay in Missouri

In Missouri, the median pay for library technicians is $18.83 an hour ($39,160 a year). About 1,360 people work in this job there.

$18.83Median hourly pay
$36,100–$45,820Middle half of workers, yearly
1,360People in this job in Missouri

That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($44,580). Missouri ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for library technicians in Missouri

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.22$29,580
25% of workers$17.35$36,100
Half of workers (median)$18.83$39,160
75% of workers$22.03$45,820
90% of workers$23.14$48,120

Library Technicians pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kansas City$42,060280
St. Louis$39,780850
Cape Girardeau$36,47040
Columbia$36,240170
Joplin$35,12050

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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JobMedian yearly pay
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,710
Office Clerks, General$42,370
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43,540
Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,740
Computer Occupations, All Other$101,040
Computer User Support Specialists$59,770
Library Assistants, Clerical$33,760
Database Administrators$100,270

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.