Library Technicians pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,710 or more. The middle half of library technicians in South Bend earn between $34,050 and $36,670.
- $29K10th
- $34K25th
- $37KMedian
- $37K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,420 | $3,035 | $17.51 |
| Median | $36,540 | $3,045 | $17.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,050 | $2,838 | $16.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,670 | $3,056 | $17.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Library technicians in South Bend earn 3% more than the Indiana average ($35,190) and 20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $36,420 | $36,540 | $28,920 | $44,710 | 130 |
| 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 South Bend
On the average salary of $36,420, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $29,761 a year, or $2,480 a month and $1,145 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $30,142 | $2,512 |
| Working in IN | $29,761 | $2,480 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $36,420 buys what about $39,221 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 3rd 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 South Bend: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in South Bend?
$17.51 an hour on average, and $17.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in South Bend?
About $29,761 a year ($2,480 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,420. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do library technicians earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.20, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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