Library Technicians pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,170 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Indianapolis earn between $29,810 and $38,610.
- $23K10th
- $30K25th
- $37KMedian
- $39K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,710 | $2,976 | $17.17 |
| Median | $36,760 | $3,063 | $17.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,810 | $2,484 | $14.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,610 | $3,218 | $18.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Library technicians in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($35,190) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $35,710 | $36,760 | $23,330 | $44,170 | 210 |
| Indiana | $35,190 | $35,560 | $25,110 | $47,090 | 1,470 |
| 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 Indianapolis
On the average salary of $35,710, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $29,131 a year, or $2,428 a month and $1,120 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $35,710 buys what about $37,316 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 4th of 6 Indiana metro areas for this job; Evansville pays the most ($37,860).
- Evansville$37,860
- Lafayette$37,210
- South Bend$36,420
- Indianapolis$35,710
- Bloomington$35,610
- Fort Wayne$31,860
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 Indianapolis: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Indianapolis?
$17.17 an hour on average, and $17.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $29,131 a year ($2,428 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,710. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do library technicians earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- 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). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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