Library Technicians Salary in Michigan

Library technicians in Michigan earn the most in Lansing (average $43,320 a year) and the least in Niles ($31,300), across the 8 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the library technicians average at $37,040 and the median at $34,680 for 2,180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $45,500.

Library Technicians average salary by city in Michigan

Lansing$43,320
Grand Rapids$37,610
Traverse City$37,310
Saginaw$35,020
Detroit$34,830
Kalamazoo$32,780
Flint$32,740
Niles$31,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lansing	$43,320	$35,560	$30,950	$35,018	95
Grand Rapids	$37,610	$34,680	$34,680	$30,571	96
Traverse City	$37,310	$39,730	$34,650	$30,819	93
Saginaw	$35,020	$36,980	$25,960	$28,638	91
Detroit	$34,830	$29,640	$26,900	$28,235	100
Kalamazoo	$32,780	$30,500	$30,500	$27,372	95
Flint	$32,740	$25,960	$25,960	$27,072	93
Niles	$31,300	$27,650	$25,960	$26,246	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lansing's local income tax (1%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Library Technicians salary in other states

Library Technicians salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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