Library Technicians pay range in Champaign
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,170 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Champaign earn between $53,680 and $63,170.
- $33K10th
- $54K25th
- $54KMedian
- $63K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,160 | $4,513 | $26.04 |
| Median | $53,680 | $4,473 | $25.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,680 | $4,473 | $25.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,170 | $5,264 | $30.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Champaign vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Library technicians in Champaign earn 11% more than the Illinois average ($48,950) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | $54,160 | $53,680 | $33,300 | $63,170 | 190 |
| Illinois | $48,950 | $47,120 | $33,780 | $63,170 | 2,140 |
| United States | $45,500 | $44,580 | $29,300 | $63,080 | 68,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Library Technicians salary after taxes in Champaign
On the average salary of $54,160, a single filer in Champaign takes home about $43,158 a year, or $3,596 a month and $1,660 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Champaign a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Champaign area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $54,160 buys what about $58,423 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Champaign ($50,700). A typical home costs $237,290, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Illinois cities
Champaign ranks 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Champaign$54,160
- Chicago$49,290
- Decatur$47,880
- Springfield$46,970
- Bloomington$44,490
- Peoria$43,320
- Rockford$36,550
Highest-paying cities for library technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($70,490).
- San Francisco, CA$70,490
- San Jose, CA$68,890
- New Haven, CT$67,720
- Seattle, WA$66,910
- Olympia, WA$63,430
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Library Technicians salary in Champaign: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Champaign?
$26.04 an hour on average, and $25.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Champaign?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Champaign?
About $43,158 a year ($3,596 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,160.
Do library technicians earn more in Champaign than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% more than the U.S. average for this job ($45,500).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-4031; area Champaign-Urbana, IL (16580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.04, this job is 4.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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